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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.84, 23,701.12 and 4,113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.84, 23,701.12 and 4,113.08 is: 6,169.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.84 : 23,701.12 = 4,113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.84/23,701.12 = 4,113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.84x = 23,701.12 × 4,113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.84x = 97,484,602.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,484,602.65/15,799.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,169.97

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