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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,951.36, 23,927.52 and 6,710.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,951.36, 23,927.52 and 6,710.88 is: 10,066.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,951.36 : 23,927.52 = 6,710.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,951.36/23,927.52 = 6,710.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,951.36x = 23,927.52 × 6,710.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,951.36x = 160,574,715.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,574,715.42/15,951.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,066.52

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