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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.73, 23,988.56 and 4,305.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.73, 23,988.56 and 4,305.51 is: 6,458.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.73 : 23,988.56 = 4,305.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.73/23,988.56 = 4,305.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.73x = 23,988.56 × 4,305.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.73x = 103,282,963.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,282,963.44/15,992.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,458.12

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