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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.16, 23,897.84 and 4,245.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.16, 23,897.84 and 4,245.35 is: 6,367.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.16 : 23,897.84 = 4,245.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.16/23,897.84 = 4,245.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.16x = 23,897.84 × 4,245.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.16x = 101,454,554.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,454,554.33/15,932.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,367.91

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