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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.54, 23,993.96 and 4,309.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.54, 23,993.96 and 4,309.07 is: 6,463.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.54 : 23,993.96 = 4,309.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.54/23,993.96 = 4,309.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.54x = 23,993.96 × 4,309.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.54x = 103,391,511.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,391,511.70/15,995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,463.77

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