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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,800.69, 23,700.96 and 4,113.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,800.69, 23,700.96 and 4,113.89 is: 6,170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,800.69 : 23,700.96 = 4,113.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,800.69/23,700.96 = 4,113.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,800.69x = 23,700.96 × 4,113.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,800.69x = 97,503,142.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,503,142.33/15,800.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,170.82

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