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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,744.96, 23,623.28 and 6,973.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,744.96, 23,623.28 and 6,973.60 is: 10,462.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,744.96 : 23,623.28 = 6,973.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,744.96/23,623.28 = 6,973.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,744.96x = 23,623.28 × 6,973.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,744.96x = 164,739,305.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,739,305.41/15,744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,462.99

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