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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,730.53, 23,584.86 and 6,960.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,730.53, 23,584.86 and 6,960.66 is: 10,436.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,730.53 : 23,584.86 = 6,960.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,730.53/23,584.86 = 6,960.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,730.53x = 23,584.86 × 6,960.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,730.53x = 164,166,191.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,166,191.61/15,730.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,436.15

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