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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,771.03, 23,655.41 and 4,083.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,771.03, 23,655.41 and 4,083.87 is: 6,125.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,771.03 : 23,655.41 = 4,083.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,771.03/23,655.41 = 4,083.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,771.03x = 23,655.41 × 4,083.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,771.03x = 96,605,598.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,605,598.82/15,771.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,125.51

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