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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,970.54, 23,952.56 and 4,281.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,970.54, 23,952.56 and 4,281.02 is: 6,420.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,970.54 : 23,952.56 = 4,281.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,970.54/23,952.56 = 4,281.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,970.54x = 23,952.56 × 4,281.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,970.54x = 102,541,388.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,541,388.41/15,970.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,420.66

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