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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,746.69, 23,624.12 and 6,979.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,746.69, 23,624.12 and 6,979.52 is: 10,471.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,746.69 : 23,624.12 = 6,979.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,746.69/23,624.12 = 6,979.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,746.69x = 23,624.12 × 6,979.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,746.69x = 164,885,094.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,885,094.53/15,746.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,471.09

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