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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,732.54, 23,595.03 and 6,962.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,732.54, 23,595.03 and 6,962.58 is: 10,442.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,732.54 : 23,595.03 = 6,962.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,732.54/23,595.03 = 6,962.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,732.54x = 23,595.03 × 6,962.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,732.54x = 164,282,283.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,282,283.98/15,732.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,442.20

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