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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,848.46, 23,773.91 and 4,161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,848.46, 23,773.91 and 4,161.38 is: 6,242.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,848.46 : 23,773.91 = 4,161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,848.46/23,773.91 = 4,161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,848.46x = 23,773.91 × 4,161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,848.46x = 98,932,133.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,932,133.92/15,848.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,242.38

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