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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,735.60, 23,597.96 and 6,976.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,735.60, 23,597.96 and 6,976.64 is: 10,462.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,735.60 : 23,597.96 = 6,976.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,735.60/23,597.96 = 6,976.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,735.60x = 23,597.96 × 6,976.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,735.60x = 164,634,471.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,634,471.65/15,735.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,462.55

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