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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.48, 23,991.18 and 4,307.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.48, 23,991.18 and 4,307.26 is: 6,460.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.48 : 23,991.18 = 4,307.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.48/23,991.18 = 4,307.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.48x = 23,991.18 × 4,307.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.48x = 103,336,249.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,336,249.97/15,994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,460.74

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