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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,739.46, 23,614.66 and 6,980.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,739.46, 23,614.66 and 6,980.54 is: 10,473.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,739.46 : 23,614.66 = 6,980.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,739.46/23,614.66 = 6,980.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,739.46x = 23,614.66 × 6,980.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,739.46x = 164,843,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,843,078.72/15,739.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,473.24

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