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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,801.37, 23,702.04 and 4,114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,801.37, 23,702.04 and 4,114.27 is: 6,171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,801.37 : 23,702.04 = 4,114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,801.37/23,702.04 = 4,114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,801.37x = 23,702.04 × 4,114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,801.37x = 97,516,592.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,516,592.11/15,801.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,171.40

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