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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.02, 23,946.29 and 4,276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.02, 23,946.29 and 4,276.50 is: 6,414.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.02 : 23,946.29 = 4,276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.02/23,946.29 = 4,276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.02x = 23,946.29 × 4,276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.02x = 102,406,287.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,406,287.80/15,966.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,414.02

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