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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,401.94, 23,103.51 and 6,966.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,401.94, 23,103.51 and 6,966.87 is: 10,450.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,401.94 : 23,103.51 = 6,966.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,401.94/23,103.51 = 6,966.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,401.94x = 23,103.51 × 6,966.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,401.94x = 160,959,150.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,959,150.71/15,401.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,450.58

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