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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.62, 23,937.92 and 15,935.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.62, 23,937.92 and 15,935.55 is: 23,903.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.62 : 23,937.92 = 15,935.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.62/23,937.92 = 15,935.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.62x = 23,937.92 × 15,935.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.62x = 381,463,841.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,463,841.38/15,958.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,903.31

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