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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,701.20, 23,544.60 and 6,931.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,701.20, 23,544.60 and 6,931.60 is: 10,394.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,701.20 : 23,544.60 = 6,931.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,701.20/23,544.60 = 6,931.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,701.20x = 23,544.60 × 6,931.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,701.20x = 163,201,749.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,201,749.36/15,701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,394.22

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