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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.63, 23,691.51 and 4,108.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.63, 23,691.51 and 4,108.59 is: 6,162.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.63 : 23,691.51 = 4,108.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.63/23,691.51 = 4,108.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.63x = 23,691.51 × 4,108.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.63x = 97,338,701.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,338,701.07/15,795.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,162.38

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