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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.67, 23,993.51 and 4,308.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.67, 23,993.51 and 4,308.89 is: 6,463.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.67 : 23,993.51 = 4,308.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.67/23,993.51 = 4,308.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.67x = 23,993.51 × 4,308.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.67x = 103,385,253.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,385,253.79/15,995.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,463.33

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