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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,754.89, 23,606.68 and 6,742.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,754.89, 23,606.68 and 6,742.02 is: 10,102.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,754.89 : 23,606.68 = 6,742.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,754.89/23,606.68 = 6,742.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,754.89x = 23,606.68 × 6,742.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,754.89x = 159,156,708.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,156,708.69/15,754.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,102.05

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