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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,852.79, 23,779.38 and 4,167.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,852.79, 23,779.38 and 4,167.19 is: 6,250.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,852.79 : 23,779.38 = 4,167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,852.79/23,779.38 = 4,167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,852.79x = 23,779.38 × 4,167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,852.79x = 99,093,194.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,093,194.54/15,852.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,250.84

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