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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,946.20, 23,930.10 and 7,176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,946.20, 23,930.10 and 7,176.60 is: 10,769.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,946.20 : 23,930.10 = 7,176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,946.20/23,930.10 = 7,176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,946.20x = 23,930.10 × 7,176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,946.20x = 171,736,755.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,736,755.66/15,946.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,769.76

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