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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,845.38, 23,766.27 and 4,159.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,845.38, 23,766.27 and 4,159.51 is: 6,238.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,845.38 : 23,766.27 = 4,159.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,845.38/23,766.27 = 4,159.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,845.38x = 23,766.27 × 4,159.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,845.38x = 98,856,037.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,856,037.73/15,845.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,238.79

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