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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,835.43, 23,753.90 and 4,148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,835.43, 23,753.90 and 4,148.66 is: 6,223.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,835.43 : 23,753.90 = 4,148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,835.43/23,753.90 = 4,148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,835.43x = 23,753.90 × 4,148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,835.43x = 98,546,746.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,546,746.38/15,835.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,223.18

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