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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,835.05, 23,753.34 and 4,148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,835.05, 23,753.34 and 4,148.28 is: 6,222.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,835.05 : 23,753.34 = 4,148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,835.05/23,753.34 = 4,148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,835.05x = 23,753.34 × 4,148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,835.05x = 98,535,505.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,535,505.26/15,835.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,222.62

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