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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,855.55, 23,781.44 and 4,169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,855.55, 23,781.44 and 4,169.68 is: 6,254.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,855.55 : 23,781.44 = 4,169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,855.55/23,781.44 = 4,169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,855.55x = 23,781.44 × 4,169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,855.55x = 99,160,994.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,160,994.74/15,855.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,254.02

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