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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,849.80, 23,776.02 and 4,163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,849.80, 23,776.02 and 4,163 is: 6,244.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,849.80 : 23,776.02 = 4,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,849.80/23,776.02 = 4,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,849.80x = 23,776.02 × 4,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,849.80x = 98,979,571.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,979,571.26/15,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,244.85

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