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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,971.57, 23,955.52 and 4,283.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,971.57, 23,955.52 and 4,283.87 is: 6,425.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,971.57 : 23,955.52 = 4,283.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,971.57/23,955.52 = 4,283.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,971.57x = 23,955.52 × 4,283.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,971.57x = 102,622,333.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,622,333.46/15,971.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,425.31

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