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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,751.47, 23,632.67 and 6,992.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,751.47, 23,632.67 and 6,992.53 is: 10,491.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,751.47 : 23,632.67 = 6,992.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,751.47/23,632.67 = 6,992.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,751.47x = 23,632.67 × 6,992.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,751.47x = 165,252,153.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,252,153.96/15,751.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,491.22

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