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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.20, 23,913 and 10,957.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.20, 23,913 and 10,957.32 is: 16,419.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.20 : 23,913 = 10,957.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.20/23,913 = 10,957.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.20x = 23,913 × 10,957.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.20x = 262,022,393.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,022,393.16/15,958.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,419.29

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