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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.42, 23,955.53 and 5,437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.42, 23,955.53 and 5,437.94 is: 8,157.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.42 : 23,955.53 = 5,437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.42/23,955.53 = 5,437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.42x = 23,955.53 × 5,437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.42x = 130,268,587.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,268,587.84/15,968.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,157.89

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