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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,674.98, 23,518.59 and 6,903.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,674.98, 23,518.59 and 6,903.73 is: 10,358.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,674.98 : 23,518.59 = 6,903.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,674.98/23,518.59 = 6,903.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,674.98x = 23,518.59 × 6,903.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,674.98x = 162,365,995.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,365,995.34/15,674.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,358.29

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