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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,386.53, 23,059.75 and 6,946.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,386.53, 23,059.75 and 6,946.76 is: 10,411.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,386.53 : 23,059.75 = 6,946.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,386.53/23,059.75 = 6,946.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,386.53x = 23,059.75 × 6,946.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,386.53x = 160,190,611.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,190,611.99/15,386.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,411.09

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