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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,988.16, 23,976.48 and 6,754.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,988.16, 23,976.48 and 6,754.88 is: 10,129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,988.16 : 23,976.48 = 6,754.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,988.16/23,976.48 = 6,754.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,988.16x = 23,976.48 × 6,754.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,988.16x = 161,958,245.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,958,245.22/15,988.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,129.89

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