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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,750.99, 23,626.66 and 6,743.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,750.99, 23,626.66 and 6,743.89 is: 10,115.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,750.99 : 23,626.66 = 6,743.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,750.99/23,626.66 = 6,743.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,750.99x = 23,626.66 × 6,743.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,750.99x = 159,335,562.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,335,562.39/15,750.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,115.91

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