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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,963.16, 23,938.98 and 6,729.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,963.16, 23,938.98 and 6,729.88 is: 10,092.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,963.16 : 23,938.98 = 6,729.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,963.16/23,938.98 = 6,729.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,963.16x = 23,938.98 × 6,729.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,963.16x = 161,106,462.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,106,462.72/15,963.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,092.39

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