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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,836.84, 23,761.88 and 6,947.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,836.84, 23,761.88 and 6,947.58 is: 10,424.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,836.84 : 23,761.88 = 6,947.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,836.84/23,761.88 = 6,947.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,836.84x = 23,761.88 × 6,947.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,836.84x = 165,087,668.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,087,668.73/15,836.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,424.28

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