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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.93, 23,932.38 and 4,267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.93, 23,932.38 and 4,267.84 is: 6,401.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.93 : 23,932.38 = 4,267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.93/23,932.38 = 4,267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.93x = 23,932.38 × 4,267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.93x = 102,139,568.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,139,568.66/15,954.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.76

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