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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.46, 23,964.70 and 4,289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.46, 23,964.70 and 4,289.68 is: 6,434.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.46 : 23,964.70 = 4,289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.46/23,964.70 = 4,289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.46x = 23,964.70 × 4,289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.46x = 102,800,894.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,800,894.30/15,976.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,434.52

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