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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,865.60, 23,806.60 and 6,987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,865.60, 23,806.60 and 6,987.20 is: 10,484.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,865.60 : 23,806.60 = 6,987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,865.60/23,806.60 = 6,987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,865.60x = 23,806.60 × 6,987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,865.60x = 166,341,475.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,341,475.52/15,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,484.41

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