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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,858.38, 23,785.77 and 4,172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,858.38, 23,785.77 and 4,172.50 is: 6,258.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,858.38 : 23,785.77 = 4,172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,858.38/23,785.77 = 4,172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,858.38x = 23,785.77 × 4,172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,858.38x = 99,246,125.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,246,125.33/15,858.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,258.28

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