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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,801.42, 23,703.49 and 4,114.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,801.42, 23,703.49 and 4,114.63 is: 6,172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,801.42 : 23,703.49 = 4,114.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,801.42/23,703.49 = 4,114.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,801.42x = 23,703.49 × 4,114.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,801.42x = 97,530,972.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,530,972.54/15,801.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,172.29

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