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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,985, 23,980.74 and 6,751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,985, 23,980.74 and 6,751 is: 10,127.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,985 : 23,980.74 = 6,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,985/23,980.74 = 6,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,985x = 23,980.74 × 6,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,985x = 161,893,975.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,893,975.74/15,985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,127.87

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