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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.37, 23,693.04 and 4,108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.37, 23,693.04 and 4,108.27 is: 6,162.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.37 : 23,693.04 = 4,108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.37/23,693.04 = 4,108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.37x = 23,693.04 × 4,108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.37x = 97,337,405.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,337,405.44/15,795.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,162.40

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