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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.52, 23,926.92 and 4,266.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.52, 23,926.92 and 4,266.66 is: 6,399.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.52 : 23,926.92 = 4,266.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.52/23,926.92 = 4,266.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.52x = 23,926.92 × 4,266.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.52x = 102,088,032.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,088,032.49/15,952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,399.49

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