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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,743.96, 23,624.14 and 6,976.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,743.96, 23,624.14 and 6,976.82 is: 10,468.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,743.96 : 23,624.14 = 6,976.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,743.96/23,624.14 = 6,976.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,743.96x = 23,624.14 × 6,976.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,743.96x = 164,821,372.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,821,372.43/15,743.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,468.86

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