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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.40, 23,923.20 and 10,414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.40, 23,923.20 and 10,414.40 is: 15,612.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.40 : 23,923.20 = 10,414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.40/23,923.20 = 10,414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.40x = 23,923.20 × 10,414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.40x = 249,145,774.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,145,774.08/15,958.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,612.20

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