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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.41, 23,946.63 and 4,277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.41, 23,946.63 and 4,277.34 is: 6,416.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.41 : 23,946.63 = 4,277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.41/23,946.63 = 4,277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.41x = 23,946.63 × 4,277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.41x = 102,427,878.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,427,878.36/15,964.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,416.01

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