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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.17, 23,615.82 and 6,974.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.17, 23,615.82 and 6,974.00 is: 10,462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.17 : 23,615.82 = 6,974.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.17/23,615.82 = 6,974.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.17x = 23,615.82 × 6,974.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.17x = 164,696,610.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,696,610.60/15,741.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,462.80

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