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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,808.04, 23,713.41 and 4,121.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,808.04, 23,713.41 and 4,121.25 is: 6,182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,808.04 : 23,713.41 = 4,121.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,808.04/23,713.41 = 4,121.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,808.04x = 23,713.41 × 4,121.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,808.04x = 97,728,890.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,728,890.96/15,808.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,182.23

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