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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,736.47, 23,610.17 and 6,977.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,736.47, 23,610.17 and 6,977.53 is: 10,468.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,736.47 : 23,610.17 = 6,977.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,736.47/23,610.17 = 6,977.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,736.47x = 23,610.17 × 6,977.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,736.47x = 164,740,669.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,740,669.48/15,736.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,468.72

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