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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.67, 23,951.90 and 5,572.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.67, 23,951.90 and 5,572.42 is: 8,362.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.67 : 23,951.90 = 5,572.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.67/23,951.90 = 5,572.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.67x = 23,951.90 × 5,572.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.67x = 133,470,046.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,470,046.60/15,960.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,362.43

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