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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.28, 23,936.46 and 5,429.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.28, 23,936.46 and 5,429.44 is: 8,141.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.28 : 23,936.46 = 5,429.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.28/23,936.46 = 5,429.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.28x = 23,936.46 × 5,429.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.28x = 129,961,573.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,961,573.38/15,962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,141.79

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