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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,747.33, 23,607.60 and 6,977.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,747.33, 23,607.60 and 6,977.46 is: 10,460.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,747.33 : 23,607.60 = 6,977.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,747.33/23,607.60 = 6,977.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,747.33x = 23,607.60 × 6,977.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,747.33x = 164,721,084.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,721,084.70/15,747.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,460.25

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