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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,739.96, 23,609.98 and 6,972.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,739.96, 23,609.98 and 6,972.52 is: 10,458.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,739.96 : 23,609.98 = 6,972.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,739.96/23,609.98 = 6,972.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,739.96x = 23,609.98 × 6,972.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,739.96x = 164,621,057.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,621,057.75/15,739.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,458.80

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