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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.46, 23,928.69 and 4,265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.46, 23,928.69 and 4,265.38 is: 6,398.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.46 : 23,928.69 = 4,265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.46/23,928.69 = 4,265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.46x = 23,928.69 × 4,265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.46x = 102,064,836.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,064,836.11/15,952.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,398.06

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