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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.90, 23,999.85 and 4,314.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.90, 23,999.85 and 4,314.30 is: 6,471.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.90 : 23,999.85 = 4,314.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.90/23,999.85 = 4,314.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.90x = 23,999.85 × 4,314.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.90x = 103,542,552.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,542,552.86/15,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,471.45

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