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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.38, 23,995.95 and 4,312.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.38, 23,995.95 and 4,312.78 is: 6,468.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.38 : 23,995.95 = 4,312.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.38/23,995.95 = 4,312.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.38x = 23,995.95 × 4,312.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.38x = 103,489,253.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,489,253.24/15,998.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,468.73

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