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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.59, 23,951.21 and 7,194.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.59, 23,951.21 and 7,194.97 is: 10,797.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.59 : 23,951.21 = 7,194.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.59/23,951.21 = 7,194.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.59x = 23,951.21 × 7,194.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.59x = 172,328,141.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,328,141.56/15,960.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,797.11

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