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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.88, 23,930.63 and 4,269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.88, 23,930.63 and 4,269.28 is: 6,403.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.88 : 23,930.63 = 4,269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.88/23,930.63 = 4,269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.88x = 23,930.63 × 4,269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.88x = 102,166,560.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,166,560.05/15,954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,403.47

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