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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.67, 23,948.94 and 5,570.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.67, 23,948.94 and 5,570.42 is: 8,359.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.67 : 23,948.94 = 5,570.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.67/23,948.94 = 5,570.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.67x = 23,948.94 × 5,570.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.67x = 133,405,654.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,405,654.35/15,958.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,359.45

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