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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.92, 23,973.84 and 4,295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.92, 23,973.84 and 4,295.52 is: 6,443.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.92 : 23,973.84 = 4,295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.92/23,973.84 = 4,295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.92x = 23,973.84 × 4,295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.92x = 102,980,109.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,980,109.20/15,982.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,443.13

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