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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,963.12, 23,945.64 and 6,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,963.12, 23,945.64 and 6,726 is: 10,089.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,963.12 : 23,945.64 = 6,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,963.12/23,945.64 = 6,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,963.12x = 23,945.64 × 6,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,963.12x = 161,058,374.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,058,374.64/15,963.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,089.40

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