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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,941.70, 23,910.72 and 4,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,941.70, 23,910.72 and 4,254 is: 6,380.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,941.70 : 23,910.72 = 4,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,941.70/23,910.72 = 4,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,941.70x = 23,910.72 × 4,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,941.70x = 101,716,202.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,716,202.88/15,941.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,380.51

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