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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,715.67, 23,577.17 and 6,953.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,715.67, 23,577.17 and 6,953.09 is: 10,431.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,715.67 : 23,577.17 = 6,953.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,715.67/23,577.17 = 6,953.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,715.67x = 23,577.17 × 6,953.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,715.67x = 163,934,032.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,934,032.30/15,715.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,431.25

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