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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.16, 23,934.30 and 7,201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.16, 23,934.30 and 7,201.72 is: 10,793.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.16 : 23,934.30 = 7,201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.16/23,934.30 = 7,201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.16x = 23,934.30 × 7,201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.16x = 172,368,127.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,368,127.00/15,969.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,793.81

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