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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.80, 23,928.51 and 4,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.80, 23,928.51 and 4,266.02 is: 6,398.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.80 : 23,928.51 = 4,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.80/23,928.51 = 4,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.80x = 23,928.51 × 4,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.80x = 102,079,443.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,079,443.45/15,952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,398.84

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