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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,922.92, 23,883.12 and 6,560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,922.92, 23,883.12 and 6,560.40 is: 9,840.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,922.92 : 23,883.12 = 6,560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,922.92/23,883.12 = 6,560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,922.92x = 23,883.12 × 6,560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,922.92x = 156,682,820.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,682,820.45/15,922.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,840.08

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