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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,838.62, 23,755.77 and 4,150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,838.62, 23,755.77 and 4,150.86 is: 6,225.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,838.62 : 23,755.77 = 4,150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,838.62/23,755.77 = 4,150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,838.62x = 23,755.77 × 4,150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,838.62x = 98,606,875.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,606,875.46/15,838.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,225.72

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