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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,951.11, 23,926.68 and 4,264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,951.11, 23,926.68 and 4,264.32 is: 6,396.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,951.11 : 23,926.68 = 4,264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,951.11/23,926.68 = 4,264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,951.11x = 23,926.68 × 4,264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,951.11x = 102,031,109.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,031,109.78/15,951.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,396.49

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