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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,972.10, 23,958.34 and 8,951.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,972.10, 23,958.34 and 8,951.02 is: 13,426.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,972.10 : 23,958.34 = 8,951.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,972.10/23,958.34 = 8,951.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,972.10x = 23,958.34 × 8,951.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,972.10x = 214,451,580.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,451,580.51/15,972.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,426.64

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