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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.73, 23,924.19 and 4,264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.73, 23,924.19 and 4,264.86 is: 6,396.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.73 : 23,924.19 = 4,264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.73/23,924.19 = 4,264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.73x = 23,924.19 × 4,264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.73x = 102,033,320.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,033,320.96/15,950.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,396.78

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