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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,802.32, 23,703.51 and 4,115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,802.32, 23,703.51 and 4,115.52 is: 6,173.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,802.32 : 23,703.51 = 4,115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,802.32/23,703.51 = 4,115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,802.32x = 23,703.51 × 4,115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,802.32x = 97,552,269.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,552,269.48/15,802.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,173.29

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