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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,743.73, 23,605.34 and 7,306.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,743.73, 23,605.34 and 7,306.77 is: 10,955.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,743.73 : 23,605.34 = 7,306.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,743.73/23,605.34 = 7,306.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,743.73x = 23,605.34 × 7,306.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,743.73x = 172,478,753.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,478,753.62/15,743.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,955.39

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