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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.48, 23,661.72 and 4,086.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.48, 23,661.72 and 4,086.72 is: 6,130.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.48 : 23,661.72 = 4,086.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.48/23,661.72 = 4,086.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.48x = 23,661.72 × 4,086.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.48x = 96,698,824.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,698,824.36/15,774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,130.08

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