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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,955.12, 23,932.69 and 4,268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,955.12, 23,932.69 and 4,268.04 is: 6,402.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,955.12 : 23,932.69 = 4,268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,955.12/23,932.69 = 4,268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,955.12x = 23,932.69 × 4,268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,955.12x = 102,145,639.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,145,639.12/15,955.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,402.06

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