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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,955.61, 23,933.40 and 4,268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,955.61, 23,933.40 and 4,268.52 is: 6,402.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,955.61 : 23,933.40 = 4,268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,955.61/23,933.40 = 4,268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,955.61x = 23,933.40 × 4,268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,955.61x = 102,160,196.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,160,196.57/15,955.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,402.78

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