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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,792.04, 23,688.08 and 4,105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,792.04, 23,688.08 and 4,105.16 is: 6,157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,792.04 : 23,688.08 = 4,105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,792.04/23,688.08 = 4,105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,792.04x = 23,688.08 × 4,105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,792.04x = 97,243,358.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,243,358.49/15,792.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.75

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