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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.84, 23,926.25 and 4,263.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.84, 23,926.25 and 4,263.75 is: 6,395.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.84 : 23,926.25 = 4,263.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.84/23,926.25 = 4,263.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.84x = 23,926.25 × 4,263.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.84x = 102,015,559.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,015,559.10/15,950.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,395.63

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