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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,751.86, 23,628.23 and 4,065.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,751.86, 23,628.23 and 4,065.07 is: 6,097.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,751.86 : 23,628.23 = 4,065.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,751.86/23,628.23 = 4,065.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,751.86x = 23,628.23 × 4,065.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,751.86x = 96,050,408.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,050,408.93/15,751.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,097.72

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