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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,731.98, 23,594.28 and 6,962.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,731.98, 23,594.28 and 6,962.08 is: 10,441.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,731.98 : 23,594.28 = 6,962.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,731.98/23,594.28 = 6,962.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,731.98x = 23,594.28 × 6,962.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,731.98x = 164,265,264.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,265,264.90/15,731.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,441.49

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