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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,792.83, 23,687.40 and 4,106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,792.83, 23,687.40 and 4,106.96 is: 6,159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,792.83 : 23,687.40 = 4,106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,792.83/23,687.40 = 4,106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,792.83x = 23,687.40 × 4,106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,792.83x = 97,283,085.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,283,085.87/15,792.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,159.95

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