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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,955.42, 23,933.13 and 4,268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,955.42, 23,933.13 and 4,268.34 is: 6,402.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,955.42 : 23,933.13 = 4,268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,955.42/23,933.13 = 4,268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,955.42x = 23,933.13 × 4,268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,955.42x = 102,154,630.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,154,630.35/15,955.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,402.50

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