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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,752.16, 23,598.96 and 6,847.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,752.16, 23,598.96 and 6,847.44 is: 10,258.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,752.16 : 23,598.96 = 6,847.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,752.16/23,598.96 = 6,847.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,752.16x = 23,598.96 × 6,847.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,752.16x = 161,592,462.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,592,462.66/15,752.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,258.43

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