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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.34, 23,928.51 and 4,265.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.34, 23,928.51 and 4,265.25 is: 6,397.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.34 : 23,928.51 = 4,265.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.34/23,928.51 = 4,265.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.34x = 23,928.51 × 4,265.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.34x = 102,061,077.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,061,077.28/15,952.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,397.88

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