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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,946.47, 23,921.91 and 7,061.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,946.47, 23,921.91 and 7,061.10 is: 10,592.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,946.47 : 23,921.91 = 7,061.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,946.47/23,921.91 = 7,061.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,946.47x = 23,921.91 × 7,061.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,946.47x = 168,914,998.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,914,998.70/15,946.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,592.63

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