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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,980.49, 23,972.50 and 4,294.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,980.49, 23,972.50 and 4,294.62 is: 6,442.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,980.49 : 23,972.50 = 4,294.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,980.49/23,972.50 = 4,294.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,980.49x = 23,972.50 × 4,294.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,980.49x = 102,952,777.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,952,777.95/15,980.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,442.40

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