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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.53, 23,935.29 and 6,095.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.53, 23,935.29 and 6,095.62 is: 9,142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.53 : 23,935.29 = 6,095.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.53/23,935.29 = 6,095.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.53x = 23,935.29 × 6,095.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.53x = 145,900,372.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,900,372.59/15,958.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,142.47

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