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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.77, 23,653.62 and 4,082.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.77, 23,653.62 and 4,082.02 is: 6,123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.77 : 23,653.62 = 4,082.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.77/23,653.62 = 4,082.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.77x = 23,653.62 × 4,082.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.77x = 96,554,490.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,554,490.78/15,768.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,123.15

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