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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.98, 23,517.09 and 6,902.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.98, 23,517.09 and 6,902.73 is: 10,356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.98 : 23,517.09 = 6,902.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.98/23,517.09 = 6,902.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.98x = 23,517.09 × 6,902.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.98x = 162,332,122.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,332,122.66/15,673.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,356.79

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