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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,801.47, 23,703.62 and 4,114.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,801.47, 23,703.62 and 4,114.79 is: 6,172.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,801.47 : 23,703.62 = 4,114.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,801.47/23,703.62 = 4,114.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,801.47x = 23,703.62 × 4,114.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,801.47x = 97,535,279.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,535,279.45/15,801.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,172.55

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