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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.92, 23,947.23 and 5,432.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.92, 23,947.23 and 5,432.41 is: 8,149.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.92 : 23,947.23 = 5,432.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.92/23,947.23 = 5,432.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.92x = 23,947.23 × 5,432.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.92x = 130,091,171.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,091,171.72/15,962.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,149.58

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