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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,819.13, 23,726.87 and 4,133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,819.13, 23,726.87 and 4,133.26 is: 6,199.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,819.13 : 23,726.87 = 4,133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,819.13/23,726.87 = 4,133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,819.13x = 23,726.87 × 4,133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,819.13x = 98,069,322.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,069,322.70/15,819.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,199.41

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