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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,793.47, 23,691.57 and 4,106.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,793.47, 23,691.57 and 4,106.69 is: 6,160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,793.47 : 23,691.57 = 4,106.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,793.47/23,691.57 = 4,106.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,793.47x = 23,691.57 × 4,106.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,793.47x = 97,293,933.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,293,933.60/15,793.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,160.39

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