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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,763.68, 23,649.60 and 6,996.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,763.68, 23,649.60 and 6,996.48 is: 10,496.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,763.68 : 23,649.60 = 6,996.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,763.68/23,649.60 = 6,996.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,763.68x = 23,649.60 × 6,996.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,763.68x = 165,463,953.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,463,953.41/15,763.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,496.53

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