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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,760.82, 23,624.22 and 6,983.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,760.82, 23,624.22 and 6,983.66 is: 10,467.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,760.82 : 23,624.22 = 6,983.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,760.82/23,624.22 = 6,983.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,760.82x = 23,624.22 × 6,983.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,760.82x = 164,983,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,983,520.25/15,760.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,467.95

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