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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,833.83, 23,757.28 and 6,944.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,833.83, 23,757.28 and 6,944.55 is: 10,419.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,833.83 : 23,757.28 = 6,944.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,833.83/23,757.28 = 6,944.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,833.83x = 23,757.28 × 6,944.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,833.83x = 164,983,618.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,983,618.82/15,833.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,419.69

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