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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,955.76, 23,933.30 and 4,268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,955.76, 23,933.30 and 4,268.98 is: 6,403.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,955.76 : 23,933.30 = 4,268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,955.76/23,933.30 = 4,268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,955.76x = 23,933.30 × 4,268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,955.76x = 102,170,732.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,170,732.30/15,955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,403.38

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