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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,951.52, 23,925.42 and 4,265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,951.52, 23,925.42 and 4,265.66 is: 6,397.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,951.52 : 23,925.42 = 4,265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,951.52/23,925.42 = 4,265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,951.52x = 23,925.42 × 4,265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,951.52x = 102,057,707.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,057,707.08/15,951.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,397.99

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