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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,835.41, 23,754.48 and 4,148.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,835.41, 23,754.48 and 4,148.63 is: 6,223.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,835.41 : 23,754.48 = 4,148.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,835.41/23,754.48 = 4,148.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,835.41x = 23,754.48 × 4,148.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,835.41x = 98,548,429.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,548,429.59/15,835.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,223.30

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