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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.36, 23,989.49 and 4,306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.36, 23,989.49 and 4,306.14 is: 6,459.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.36 : 23,989.49 = 4,306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.36/23,989.49 = 4,306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.36x = 23,989.49 × 4,306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.36x = 103,301,982.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,301,982.52/15,993.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,459.06

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