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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,940.96, 23,921.76 and 6,707.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,940.96, 23,921.76 and 6,707.04 is: 10,064.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,940.96 : 23,921.76 = 6,707.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,940.96/23,921.76 = 6,707.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,940.96x = 23,921.76 × 6,707.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,940.96x = 160,444,201.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,444,201.19/15,940.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,064.90

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