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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,798.45, 23,705.00 and 6,912.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,798.45, 23,705.00 and 6,912.61 is: 10,372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,798.45 : 23,705.00 = 6,912.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,798.45/23,705.00 = 6,912.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,798.45x = 23,705.00 × 6,912.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,798.45x = 163,863,343.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,863,343.51/15,798.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,372.12

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