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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.97, 23,704.28 and 6,913.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.97, 23,704.28 and 6,913.68 is: 10,372.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.97 : 23,704.28 = 6,913.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.97/23,704.28 = 6,913.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.97x = 23,704.28 × 6,913.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.97x = 163,883,771.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,883,771.98/15,799.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,372.41

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