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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,838.02, 23,745.96 and 6,949.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,838.02, 23,745.96 and 6,949.08 is: 10,418.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,838.02 : 23,745.96 = 6,949.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,838.02/23,745.96 = 6,949.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,838.02x = 23,745.96 × 6,949.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,838.02x = 165,012,575.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,012,575.72/15,838.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,418.76

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