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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.28, 23,926.50 and 4,264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.28, 23,926.50 and 4,264.68 is: 6,397.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.28 : 23,926.50 = 4,264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.28/23,926.50 = 4,264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.28x = 23,926.50 × 4,264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.28x = 102,038,866.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,038,866.02/15,950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,397.31

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