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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.28, 23,946.46 and 15,941.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.28, 23,946.46 and 15,941.21 is: 23,911.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.28 : 23,946.46 = 15,941.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.28/23,946.46 = 15,941.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.28x = 23,946.46 × 15,941.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.28x = 381,735,547.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,735,547.62/15,964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,911.85

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