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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,956.52, 23,932.92 and 4,270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,956.52, 23,932.92 and 4,270.66 is: 6,405.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,956.52 : 23,932.92 = 4,270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,956.52/23,932.92 = 4,270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,956.52x = 23,932.92 × 4,270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,956.52x = 102,209,364.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,209,364.13/15,956.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,405.49

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