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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,778.44, 23,668.02 and 4,092.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,778.44, 23,668.02 and 4,092.12 is: 6,138.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,778.44 : 23,668.02 = 4,092.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,778.44/23,668.02 = 4,092.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,778.44x = 23,668.02 × 4,092.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,778.44x = 96,852,378.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,852,378.00/15,778.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,138.27

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