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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,754.72, 23,628.82 and 6,984.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,754.72, 23,628.82 and 6,984.04 is: 10,474.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,754.72 : 23,628.82 = 6,984.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,754.72/23,628.82 = 6,984.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,754.72x = 23,628.82 × 6,984.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,754.72x = 165,024,624.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,024,624.03/15,754.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,474.61

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