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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.82, 23,951.78 and 5,437.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.82, 23,951.78 and 5,437.15 is: 8,157.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.82 : 23,951.78 = 5,437.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.82/23,951.78 = 5,437.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.82x = 23,951.78 × 5,437.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.82x = 130,229,273.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,229,273.68/15,964.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,157.27

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