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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,766.06, 23,649.52 and 4,079.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,766.06, 23,649.52 and 4,079.26 is: 6,119.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,766.06 : 23,649.52 = 4,079.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,766.06/23,649.52 = 4,079.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,766.06x = 23,649.52 × 4,079.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,766.06x = 96,472,540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,472,540.96/15,766.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,119.00

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