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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.76, 23,956.04 and 5,438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.76, 23,956.04 and 5,438.24 is: 8,158.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.76 : 23,956.04 = 5,438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.76/23,956.04 = 5,438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.76x = 23,956.04 × 5,438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.76x = 130,278,694.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,278,694.97/15,968.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,158.35

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