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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.72, 23,940.63 and 4,273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.72, 23,940.63 and 4,273.94 is: 6,410.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.72 : 23,940.63 = 4,273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.72/23,940.63 = 4,273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.72x = 23,940.63 × 4,273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.72x = 102,320,816.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,320,816.18/15,960.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,410.79

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