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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,698.88, 23,548.73 and 6,933.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,698.88, 23,548.73 and 6,933.87 is: 10,400.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,698.88 : 23,548.73 = 6,933.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,698.88/23,548.73 = 6,933.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,698.88x = 23,548.73 × 6,933.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,698.88x = 163,283,832.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,283,832.49/15,698.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,400.99

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