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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,951.60, 23,920.92 and 6,946.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,951.60, 23,920.92 and 6,946.20 is: 10,416.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,951.60 : 23,920.92 = 6,946.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,951.60/23,920.92 = 6,946.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,951.60x = 23,920.92 × 6,946.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,951.60x = 166,159,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,159,494.50/15,951.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,416.48

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