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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.47, 23,696.07 and 6,908.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.47, 23,696.07 and 6,908.19 is: 10,364.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.47 : 23,696.07 = 6,908.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.47/23,696.07 = 6,908.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.47x = 23,696.07 × 6,908.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.47x = 163,696,858.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,696,858.48/15,794.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,364.19

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