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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,751.17, 23,626.71 and 4,064.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,751.17, 23,626.71 and 4,064.31 is: 6,096.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,751.17 : 23,626.71 = 4,064.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,751.17/23,626.71 = 4,064.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,751.17x = 23,626.71 × 4,064.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,751.17x = 96,026,273.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,026,273.72/15,751.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,096.45

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