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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.52, 23,929.92 and 4,268.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.52, 23,929.92 and 4,268.65 is: 6,402.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.52 : 23,929.92 = 4,268.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.52/23,929.92 = 4,268.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.52x = 23,929.92 × 4,268.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.52x = 102,148,453.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,148,453.01/15,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,402.48

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