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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,759.67, 23,639.55 and 4,073.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,759.67, 23,639.55 and 4,073.80 is: 6,110.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759.67 : 23,639.55 = 4,073.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759.67/23,639.55 = 4,073.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759.67x = 23,639.55 × 4,073.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759.67x = 96,302,798.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,302,798.79/15,759.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,110.71

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