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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.76, 23,927.31 and 4,266.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.76, 23,927.31 and 4,266.89 is: 6,399.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.76 : 23,927.31 = 4,266.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.76/23,927.31 = 4,266.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.76x = 23,927.31 × 4,266.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.76x = 102,095,080.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,095,080.13/15,952.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,399.84

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