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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.48, 23,996.48 and 4,309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.48, 23,996.48 and 4,309.96 is: 6,464.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.48 : 23,996.48 = 4,309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.48/23,996.48 = 4,309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.48x = 23,996.48 × 4,309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.48x = 103,423,868.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,423,868.94/15,999.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,464.20

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