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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,844.12, 23,757.99 and 6,955.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,844.12, 23,757.99 and 6,955.81 is: 10,430.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,844.12 : 23,757.99 = 6,955.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,844.12/23,757.99 = 6,955.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,844.12x = 23,757.99 × 6,955.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,844.12x = 165,256,064.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,256,064.42/15,844.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.12

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