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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.39, 23,556.44 and 6,702.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.39, 23,556.44 and 6,702.98 is: 10,052.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.39 : 23,556.44 = 6,702.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.39/23,556.44 = 6,702.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.39x = 23,556.44 × 6,702.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.39x = 157,898,245.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,898,245.17/15,707.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,052.48

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