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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.65, 23,943.97 and 4,276.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.65, 23,943.97 and 4,276.17 is: 6,414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.65 : 23,943.97 = 4,276.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.65/23,943.97 = 4,276.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.65x = 23,943.97 × 4,276.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.65x = 102,388,486.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,388,486.19/15,962.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,414.25

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