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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,757.98, 23,642.46 and 6,999.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,757.98, 23,642.46 and 6,999.06 is: 10,501.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,757.98 : 23,642.46 = 6,999.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,757.98/23,642.46 = 6,999.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,757.98x = 23,642.46 × 6,999.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,757.98x = 165,474,996.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,474,996.09/15,757.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,501.03

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