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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.73, 23,930.70 and 6,950.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.73, 23,930.70 and 6,950.11 is: 10,419.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.73 : 23,930.70 = 6,950.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.73/23,930.70 = 6,950.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.73x = 23,930.70 × 6,950.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.73x = 166,320,997.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,320,997.38/15,962.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,419.33

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