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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,748.98, 23,628.93 and 6,990.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,748.98, 23,628.93 and 6,990.03 is: 10,487.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,748.98 : 23,628.93 = 6,990.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,748.98/23,628.93 = 6,990.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,748.98x = 23,628.93 × 6,990.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,748.98x = 165,166,929.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,166,929.57/15,748.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,487.47

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