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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.80, 23,936.28 and 4,272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.80, 23,936.28 and 4,272.96 is: 6,408.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.80 : 23,936.28 = 4,272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.80/23,936.28 = 4,272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.80x = 23,936.28 × 4,272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.80x = 102,278,766.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,278,766.99/15,958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,408.93

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