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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,747.84, 23,608.35 and 6,977.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,747.84, 23,608.35 and 6,977.97 is: 10,461.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,747.84 : 23,608.35 = 6,977.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,747.84/23,608.35 = 6,977.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,747.84x = 23,608.35 × 6,977.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,747.84x = 164,738,358.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,738,358.05/15,747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,461.01

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