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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,727.71, 23,588.33 and 6,957.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,727.71, 23,588.33 and 6,957.03 is: 10,434.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,727.71 : 23,588.33 = 6,957.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,727.71/23,588.33 = 6,957.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,727.71x = 23,588.33 × 6,957.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,727.71x = 164,104,684.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,104,684.67/15,727.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,434.11

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