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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.38, 23,940.56 and 5,016.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.38, 23,940.56 and 5,016.38 is: 7,524.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.38 : 23,940.56 = 5,016.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.38/23,940.56 = 5,016.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.38x = 23,940.56 × 5,016.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.38x = 120,094,839.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,094,839.21/15,960.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,524.56

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