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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.14, 23,955.55 and 5,437.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.14, 23,955.55 and 5,437.33 is: 8,157.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.14 : 23,955.55 = 5,437.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.14/23,955.55 = 5,437.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.14x = 23,955.55 × 5,437.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.14x = 130,254,157.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,254,157.20/15,968.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,157.13

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