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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.17, 23,991.26 and 4,307.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.17, 23,991.26 and 4,307.39 is: 6,461.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.17 : 23,991.26 = 4,307.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.17/23,991.26 = 4,307.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.17x = 23,991.26 × 4,307.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.17x = 103,339,571.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,339,571.92/15,994.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,461.08

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