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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.75, 23,704.01 and 6,913.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.75, 23,704.01 and 6,913.49 is: 10,372.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.75 : 23,704.01 = 6,913.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.75/23,704.01 = 6,913.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.75x = 23,704.01 × 6,913.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.75x = 163,877,355.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,877,355.85/15,799.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,372.15

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