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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.74, 23,942.60 and 4,274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.74, 23,942.60 and 4,274.66 is: 6,411.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.74 : 23,942.60 = 4,274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.74/23,942.60 = 4,274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.74x = 23,942.60 × 4,274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.74x = 102,346,474.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,346,474.52/15,961.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,411.99

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