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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,760.08, 23,642.28 and 6,994.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,760.08, 23,642.28 and 6,994.80 is: 10,493.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,760.08 : 23,642.28 = 6,994.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,760.08/23,642.28 = 6,994.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,760.08x = 23,642.28 × 6,994.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,760.08x = 165,373,020.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,373,020.14/15,760.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,493.16

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