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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.70, 23,941.05 and 4,114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.70, 23,941.05 and 4,114.45 is: 6,171.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.70 : 23,941.05 = 4,114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.70/23,941.05 = 4,114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.70x = 23,941.05 × 4,114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.70x = 98,504,253.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,504,253.17/15,960.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,171.68

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