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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,990.84, 23,985.72 and 4,304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,990.84, 23,985.72 and 4,304.16 is: 6,456.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,990.84 : 23,985.72 = 4,304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,990.84/23,985.72 = 4,304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,990.84x = 23,985.72 × 4,304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,990.84x = 103,238,376.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,238,376.60/15,990.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,456.09

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