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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,853.38, 23,778.27 and 4,167.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,853.38, 23,778.27 and 4,167.51 is: 6,250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,853.38 : 23,778.27 = 4,167.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,853.38/23,778.27 = 4,167.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,853.38x = 23,778.27 × 4,167.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,853.38x = 99,096,178.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,096,178.01/15,853.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,250.79

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