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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,729.09, 23,590.39 and 6,958.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,729.09, 23,590.39 and 6,958.41 is: 10,436.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,729.09 : 23,590.39 = 6,958.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,729.09/23,590.39 = 6,958.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,729.09x = 23,590.39 × 6,958.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,729.09x = 164,151,605.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,151,605.68/15,729.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,436.18

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