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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,810.95, 23,717.82 and 4,124.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,810.95, 23,717.82 and 4,124.27 is: 6,186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,810.95 : 23,717.82 = 4,124.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,810.95/23,717.82 = 4,124.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,810.95x = 23,717.82 × 4,124.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,810.95x = 97,818,574.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,818,574.90/15,810.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,186.76

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