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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,858.36, 23,787.81 and 4,171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,858.36, 23,787.81 and 4,171.14 is: 6,256.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,858.36 : 23,787.81 = 4,171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,858.36/23,787.81 = 4,171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,858.36x = 23,787.81 × 4,171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,858.36x = 99,222,285.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,222,285.80/15,858.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,256.78

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