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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,793.83, 23,688.90 and 4,107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,793.83, 23,688.90 and 4,107.96 is: 6,161.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,793.83 : 23,688.90 = 4,107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,793.83/23,688.90 = 4,107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,793.83x = 23,688.90 × 4,107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,793.83x = 97,313,053.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,313,053.64/15,793.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.46

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