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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.38, 23,926.89 and 4,266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.38, 23,926.89 and 4,266.78 is: 6,399.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.38 : 23,926.89 = 4,266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.38/23,926.89 = 4,266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.38x = 23,926.89 × 4,266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.38x = 102,090,775.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,090,775.71/15,952.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,399.72

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