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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,988.54, 23,982.82 and 4,302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,988.54, 23,982.82 and 4,302.94 is: 6,454.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,988.54 : 23,982.82 = 4,302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,988.54/23,982.82 = 4,302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,988.54x = 23,982.82 × 4,302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,988.54x = 103,196,635.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,196,635.49/15,988.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,454.41

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