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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.76, 23,954.54 and 5,437.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.76, 23,954.54 and 5,437.24 is: 8,156.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.76 : 23,954.54 = 5,437.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.76/23,954.54 = 5,437.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.76x = 23,954.54 × 5,437.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.76x = 130,246,583.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,246,583.07/15,967.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,156.85

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