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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.29, 23,997.26 and 5,463.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.29, 23,997.26 and 5,463.85 is: 8,196.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.29 : 23,997.26 = 5,463.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.29/23,997.26 = 5,463.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.29x = 23,997.26 × 5,463.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.29x = 131,117,341.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,117,341.74/15,996.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,196.73

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