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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,834.69, 23,753.39 and 4,147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,834.69, 23,753.39 and 4,147.88 is: 6,222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,834.69 : 23,753.39 = 4,147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,834.69/23,753.39 = 4,147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,834.69x = 23,753.39 × 4,147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,834.69x = 98,526,071.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,526,071.81/15,834.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,222.17

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