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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,812.70, 23,718.96 and 4,125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,812.70, 23,718.96 and 4,125.90 is: 6,188.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,812.70 : 23,718.96 = 4,125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,812.70/23,718.96 = 4,125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,812.70x = 23,718.96 × 4,125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,812.70x = 97,862,057.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,862,057.06/15,812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,188.83

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