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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,972.27, 23,960.97 and 5,442.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,972.27, 23,960.97 and 5,442.95 is: 8,165.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,972.27 : 23,960.97 = 5,442.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,972.27/23,960.97 = 5,442.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,972.27x = 23,960.97 × 5,442.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,972.27x = 130,418,241.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,418,241.86/15,972.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,165.29

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