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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,766.29, 23,649.44 and 4,079.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,766.29, 23,649.44 and 4,079.48 is: 6,119.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,766.29 : 23,649.44 = 4,079.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,766.29/23,649.44 = 4,079.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,766.29x = 23,649.44 × 4,079.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,766.29x = 96,477,278.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,477,278.85/15,766.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,119.21

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