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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.66, 23,938.23 and 6,729.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.66, 23,938.23 and 6,729.38 is: 10,091.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.66 : 23,938.23 = 6,729.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.66/23,938.23 = 6,729.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.66x = 23,938.23 × 6,729.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.66x = 161,089,446.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,089,446.20/15,962.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.64

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