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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,860.36, 23,790.82 and 4,173.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,860.36, 23,790.82 and 4,173.14 is: 6,259.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,860.36 : 23,790.82 = 4,173.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,860.36/23,790.82 = 4,173.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,860.36x = 23,790.82 × 4,173.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,860.36x = 99,282,422.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,282,422.57/15,860.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,259.78

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