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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.01, 23,926.19 and 4,266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.01, 23,926.19 and 4,266.14 is: 6,398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.01 : 23,926.19 = 4,266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.01/23,926.19 = 4,266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.01x = 23,926.19 × 4,266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.01x = 102,072,335.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,072,335.24/15,952.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,398.72

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