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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,988.36, 23,958.22 and 6,749.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,988.36, 23,958.22 and 6,749.32 is: 10,113.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,988.36 : 23,958.22 = 6,749.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,988.36/23,958.22 = 6,749.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,988.36x = 23,958.22 × 6,749.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,988.36x = 161,701,693.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,701,693.41/15,988.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,113.71

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