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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,792.78, 23,689.20 and 4,106.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,792.78, 23,689.20 and 4,106.10 is: 6,159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,792.78 : 23,689.20 = 4,106.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,792.78/23,689.20 = 4,106.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,792.78x = 23,689.20 × 4,106.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,792.78x = 97,270,224.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,270,224.12/15,792.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,159.16

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