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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,955.02, 23,930.67 and 4,269.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,955.02, 23,930.67 and 4,269.15 is: 6,403.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,955.02 : 23,930.67 = 4,269.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,955.02/23,930.67 = 4,269.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,955.02x = 23,930.67 × 4,269.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,955.02x = 102,163,619.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,163,619.83/15,955.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,403.23

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