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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,743.98, 23,621.43 and 6,985.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,743.98, 23,621.43 and 6,985.03 is: 10,479.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,743.98 : 23,621.43 = 6,985.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,743.98/23,621.43 = 6,985.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,743.98x = 23,621.43 × 6,985.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,743.98x = 164,996,397.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,996,397.19/15,743.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,479.97

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