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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.97, 23,963.96 and 4,289.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.97, 23,963.96 and 4,289.19 is: 6,433.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.97 : 23,963.96 = 4,289.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.97/23,963.96 = 4,289.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.97x = 23,963.96 × 4,289.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.97x = 102,785,956.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,785,956.15/15,975.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,433.79

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