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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,789.83, 23,682.90 and 4,103.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,789.83, 23,682.90 and 4,103.96 is: 6,155.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,789.83 : 23,682.90 = 4,103.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,789.83/23,682.90 = 4,103.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,789.83x = 23,682.90 × 4,103.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,789.83x = 97,193,555.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,193,555.87/15,789.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.45

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