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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,725.03, 23,591.19 and 6,960.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,725.03, 23,591.19 and 6,960.02 is: 10,441.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,725.03 : 23,591.19 = 6,960.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,725.03/23,591.19 = 6,960.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,725.03x = 23,591.19 × 6,960.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,725.03x = 164,195,154.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,195,154.22/15,725.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,441.64

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