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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.47, 23,703.53 and 6,913.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.47, 23,703.53 and 6,913.18 is: 10,371.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.47 : 23,703.53 = 6,913.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.47/23,703.53 = 6,913.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.47x = 23,703.53 × 6,913.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.47x = 163,866,764.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,866,764.59/15,799.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,371.66

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