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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,983.76, 23,977.20 and 4,297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,983.76, 23,977.20 and 4,297.20 is: 6,446.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,983.76 : 23,977.20 = 4,297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,983.76/23,977.20 = 4,297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,983.76x = 23,977.20 × 4,297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,983.76x = 103,034,823.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,034,823.84/15,983.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,446.22

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