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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.68, 23,940.99 and 4,273.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.68, 23,940.99 and 4,273.59 is: 6,410.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.68 : 23,940.99 = 4,273.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.68/23,940.99 = 4,273.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.68x = 23,940.99 × 4,273.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.68x = 102,313,975.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,313,975.45/15,960.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,410.38

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