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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.84, 23,691.68 and 4,108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.84, 23,691.68 and 4,108.08 is: 6,161.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.84 : 23,691.68 = 4,108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.84/23,691.68 = 4,108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.84x = 23,691.68 × 4,108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.84x = 97,327,316.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,327,316.77/15,795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.58

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