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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,923.50, 23,895.51 and 6,689.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,923.50, 23,895.51 and 6,689.50 is: 10,038.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,923.50 : 23,895.51 = 6,689.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,923.50/23,895.51 = 6,689.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,923.50x = 23,895.51 × 6,689.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,923.50x = 159,849,014.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,849,014.15/15,923.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.56

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