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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,979.97, 23,974.52 and 6,495.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,979.97, 23,974.52 and 6,495.23 is: 9,744.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,979.97 : 23,974.52 = 6,495.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,979.97/23,974.52 = 6,495.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,979.97x = 23,974.52 × 6,495.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,979.97x = 155,720,049.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,720,049.00/15,979.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,744.70

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