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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,713.60, 23,553.99 and 6,943.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,713.60, 23,553.99 and 6,943.73 is: 10,408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,713.60 : 23,553.99 = 6,943.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,713.60/23,553.99 = 6,943.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,713.60x = 23,553.99 × 6,943.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,713.60x = 163,552,429.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,552,429.21/15,713.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,408.34

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