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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.01, 23,946.32 and 4,277.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.01, 23,946.32 and 4,277.13 is: 6,415.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.01 : 23,946.32 = 4,277.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.01/23,946.32 = 4,277.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.01x = 23,946.32 × 4,277.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.01x = 102,421,523.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,421,523.66/15,964.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,415.78

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