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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.74, 23,933.70 and 6,952.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.74, 23,933.70 and 6,952.11 is: 10,422.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.74 : 23,933.70 = 6,952.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.74/23,933.70 = 6,952.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.74x = 23,933.70 × 6,952.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.74x = 166,389,715.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,389,715.11/15,964.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,422.33

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