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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.16, 23,931.48 and 6,724.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.16, 23,931.48 and 6,724.88 is: 10,084.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.16 : 23,931.48 = 6,724.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.16/23,931.48 = 6,724.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.16x = 23,931.48 × 6,724.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.16x = 160,936,331.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,936,331.22/15,958.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,084.89

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