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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,713.74, 23,576.82 and 6,942.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,713.74, 23,576.82 and 6,942.52 is: 10,416.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,713.74 : 23,576.82 = 6,942.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,713.74/23,576.82 = 6,942.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,713.74x = 23,576.82 × 6,942.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,713.74x = 163,682,544.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,682,544.39/15,713.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,416.52

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