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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,944.16, 23,911.92 and 6,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,944.16, 23,911.92 and 6,708 is: 10,060.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,944.16 : 23,911.92 = 6,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,944.16/23,911.92 = 6,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,944.16x = 23,911.92 × 6,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,944.16x = 160,401,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,401,159.36/15,944.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,060.18

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