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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,732.06, 23,614.50 and 6,973.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,732.06, 23,614.50 and 6,973.14 is: 10,466.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,732.06 : 23,614.50 = 6,973.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,732.06/23,614.50 = 6,973.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,732.06x = 23,614.50 × 6,973.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,732.06x = 164,667,214.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,667,214.53/15,732.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,466.98

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