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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,848.11, 23,772.30 and 4,161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,848.11, 23,772.30 and 4,161.25 is: 6,241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,848.11 : 23,772.30 = 4,161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,848.11/23,772.30 = 4,161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,848.11x = 23,772.30 × 4,161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,848.11x = 98,922,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,922,483.38/15,848.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,241.91

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