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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,753.58, 23,632.53 and 6,988.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,753.58, 23,632.53 and 6,988.30 is: 10,483.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,753.58 : 23,632.53 = 6,988.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,753.58/23,632.53 = 6,988.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,753.58x = 23,632.53 × 6,988.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,753.58x = 165,151,209.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,151,209.40/15,753.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,483.41

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