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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,870.96, 23,795.46 and 6,982.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,870.96, 23,795.46 and 6,982.02 is: 10,468.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,870.96 : 23,795.46 = 6,982.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,870.96/23,795.46 = 6,982.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,870.96x = 23,795.46 × 6,982.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,870.96x = 166,140,377.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,140,377.63/15,870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,468.20

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