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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.35, 23,926.70 and 4,266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.35, 23,926.70 and 4,266.48 is: 6,399.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.35 : 23,926.70 = 4,266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.35/23,926.70 = 4,266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.35x = 23,926.70 × 4,266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.35x = 102,082,787.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,082,787.02/15,952.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,399.23

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