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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,988.48, 23,982.72 and 6,752.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,988.48, 23,982.72 and 6,752.64 is: 10,128.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,988.48 : 23,982.72 = 6,752.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,988.48/23,982.72 = 6,752.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,988.48x = 23,982.72 × 6,752.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,988.48x = 161,946,674.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,946,674.38/15,988.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,128.96

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