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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,942.92, 23,913.84 and 4,255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,942.92, 23,913.84 and 4,255.52 is: 6,383.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,942.92 : 23,913.84 = 4,255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,942.92/23,913.84 = 4,255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,942.92x = 23,913.84 × 4,255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,942.92x = 101,765,824.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,765,824.40/15,942.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,383.14

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