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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.54, 23,954.30 and 7,206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.54, 23,954.30 and 7,206.96 is: 10,810.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.54 : 23,954.30 = 7,206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.54/23,954.30 = 7,206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.54x = 23,954.30 × 7,206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.54x = 172,637,562.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,637,562.16/15,969.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,810.43

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