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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.35, 23,924.52 and 5,953.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.35, 23,924.52 and 5,953.15 is: 8,929.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.35 : 23,924.52 = 5,953.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.35/23,924.52 = 5,953.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.35x = 23,924.52 × 5,953.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.35x = 142,426,256.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,426,256.24/15,950.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,929.35

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