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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.44, 23,937.66 and 7,195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.44, 23,937.66 and 7,195.86 is: 10,793.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.44 : 23,937.66 = 7,195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.44/23,937.66 = 7,195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.44x = 23,937.66 × 7,195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.44x = 172,252,050.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,252,050.09/15,958.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,793.79

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