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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.64, 23,993.94 and 5,465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.64, 23,993.94 and 5,465.40 is: 8,198.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.64 : 23,993.94 = 5,465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.64/23,993.94 = 5,465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.64x = 23,993.94 × 5,465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.64x = 131,136,479.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,136,479.68/15,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,198.26

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