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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,817.78, 23,726.90 and 4,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,817.78, 23,726.90 and 4,131 is: 6,196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,817.78 : 23,726.90 = 4,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,817.78/23,726.90 = 4,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,817.78x = 23,726.90 × 4,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,817.78x = 98,015,822.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,015,822.61/15,817.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,196.56

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