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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,957.88, 23,939.70 and 7,196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,957.88, 23,939.70 and 7,196.92 is: 10,796.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,957.88 : 23,939.70 = 7,196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,957.88/23,939.70 = 7,196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,957.88x = 23,939.70 × 7,196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,957.88x = 172,292,105.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,292,105.72/15,957.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,796.68

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