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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.80, 23,931.51 and 4,268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.80, 23,931.51 and 4,268.02 is: 6,401.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.80 : 23,931.51 = 4,268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.80/23,931.51 = 4,268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.80x = 23,931.51 × 4,268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.80x = 102,140,163.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,140,163.31/15,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.85

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