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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.88, 23,924.50 and 4,265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.88, 23,924.50 and 4,265.01 is: 6,397.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.88 : 23,924.50 = 4,265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.88/23,924.50 = 4,265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.88x = 23,924.50 × 4,265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.88x = 102,038,221.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,038,221.08/15,950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,397.03

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