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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,843.62, 23,757.24 and 6,955.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,843.62, 23,757.24 and 6,955.32 is: 10,429.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,843.62 : 23,757.24 = 6,955.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,843.62/23,757.24 = 6,955.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,843.62x = 23,757.24 × 6,955.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,843.62x = 165,239,206.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,239,206.52/15,843.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,429.38

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