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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.54, 23,714.20 and 6,918.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.54, 23,714.20 and 6,918.73 is: 10,381.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.54 : 23,714.20 = 6,918.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.54/23,714.20 = 6,918.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.54x = 23,714.20 × 6,918.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.54x = 164,072,146.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,072,146.97/15,804.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,381.33

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