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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,951.16, 23,922.42 and 6,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,951.16, 23,922.42 and 6,715 is: 10,070.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,951.16 : 23,922.42 = 6,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,951.16/23,922.42 = 6,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,951.16x = 23,922.42 × 6,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,951.16x = 160,639,050.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,639,050.30/15,951.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,070.68

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