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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,751.21, 23,623.57 and 6,980.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,751.21, 23,623.57 and 6,980.53 is: 10,469.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,751.21 : 23,623.57 = 6,980.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,751.21/23,623.57 = 6,980.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,751.21x = 23,623.57 × 6,980.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,751.21x = 164,905,039.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,905,039.09/15,751.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,469.36

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