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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,798.94, 23,698.33 and 4,112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,798.94, 23,698.33 and 4,112.14 is: 6,168.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,798.94 : 23,698.33 = 4,112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,798.94/23,698.33 = 4,112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,798.94x = 23,698.33 × 4,112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,798.94x = 97,450,850.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,450,850.73/15,798.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,168.19

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