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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.45, 23,706.50 and 6,913.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.45, 23,706.50 and 6,913.61 is: 10,373.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.45 : 23,706.50 = 6,913.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.45/23,706.50 = 6,913.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.45x = 23,706.50 × 6,913.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.45x = 163,897,495.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,897,495.47/15,799.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,373.62

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