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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,988.34, 23,999.79 and 6,760.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,988.34, 23,999.79 and 6,760.82 is: 10,148.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,988.34 : 23,999.79 = 6,760.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,988.34/23,999.79 = 6,760.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,988.34x = 23,999.79 × 6,760.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,988.34x = 162,258,260.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,258,260.23/15,988.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,148.54

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