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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.98, 23,988.93 and 4,305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.98, 23,988.93 and 4,305.76 is: 6,458.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.98 : 23,988.93 = 4,305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.98/23,988.93 = 4,305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.98x = 23,988.93 × 4,305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.98x = 103,290,575.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,290,575.24/15,992.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,458.49

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