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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.28, 23,932.50 and 4,268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.28, 23,932.50 and 4,268.68 is: 6,403.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.28 : 23,932.50 = 4,268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.28/23,932.50 = 4,268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.28x = 23,932.50 × 4,268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.28x = 102,160,184.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,160,184.10/15,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,403.31

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