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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,720.16, 23,588.34 and 6,961.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,720.16, 23,588.34 and 6,961.22 is: 10,445.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,720.16 : 23,588.34 = 6,961.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,720.16/23,588.34 = 6,961.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,720.16x = 23,588.34 × 6,961.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,720.16x = 164,203,624.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,203,624.17/15,720.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,445.42

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