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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.96, 23,988.80 and 4,309.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.96, 23,988.80 and 4,309.12 is: 6,462.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.96 : 23,988.80 = 4,309.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.96/23,988.80 = 4,309.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.96x = 23,988.80 × 4,309.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.96x = 103,370,617.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,370,617.86/15,994.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.70

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