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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.88, 23,894.16 and 6,693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.88, 23,894.16 and 6,693.60 is: 10,042.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.88 : 23,894.16 = 6,693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.88/23,894.16 = 6,693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.88x = 23,894.16 × 6,693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.88x = 159,937,949.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,937,949.38/15,926.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,042.01

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