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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,856.80, 23,783.40 and 4,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,856.80, 23,783.40 and 4,171.20 is: 6,256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,856.80 : 23,783.40 = 4,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,856.80/23,783.40 = 4,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,856.80x = 23,783.40 × 4,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,856.80x = 99,205,318.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,205,318.08/15,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,256.33

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