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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,847.58, 23,769.51 and 4,161.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,847.58, 23,769.51 and 4,161.71 is: 6,242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,847.58 : 23,769.51 = 4,161.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,847.58/23,769.51 = 4,161.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,847.58x = 23,769.51 × 4,161.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,847.58x = 98,921,807.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,921,807.46/15,847.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,242.08

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