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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,920.06, 23,881.61 and 6,560.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,920.06, 23,881.61 and 6,560.72 is: 9,841.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,920.06 : 23,881.61 = 6,560.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,920.06/23,881.61 = 6,560.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,920.06x = 23,881.61 × 6,560.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,920.06x = 156,680,453.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,680,453.35/15,920.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,841.70

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