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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.84, 23,940.72 and 4,273.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.84, 23,940.72 and 4,273.98 is: 6,410.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.84 : 23,940.72 = 4,273.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.84/23,940.72 = 4,273.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.84x = 23,940.72 × 4,273.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.84x = 102,322,158.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,322,158.47/15,960.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,410.83

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