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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,824.68, 23,738.37 and 4,137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,824.68, 23,738.37 and 4,137.88 is: 6,207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,824.68 : 23,738.37 = 4,137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,824.68/23,738.37 = 4,137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,824.68x = 23,738.37 × 4,137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,824.68x = 98,226,397.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,226,397.42/15,824.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,207.17

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