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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,744.03, 23,605.11 and 6,974.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,744.03, 23,605.11 and 6,974.16 is: 10,456.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,744.03 : 23,605.11 = 6,974.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,744.03/23,605.11 = 6,974.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,744.03x = 23,605.11 × 6,974.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,744.03x = 164,625,813.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,625,813.96/15,744.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,456.40

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