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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,835.69, 23,754.89 and 4,148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,835.69, 23,754.89 and 4,148.88 is: 6,223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,835.69 : 23,754.89 = 4,148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,835.69/23,754.89 = 4,148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,835.69x = 23,754.89 × 4,148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,835.69x = 98,556,188.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,556,188.02/15,835.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,223.68

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