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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,861.54, 23,792.67 and 4,175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,861.54, 23,792.67 and 4,175.13 is: 6,262.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,861.54 : 23,792.67 = 4,175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,861.54/23,792.67 = 4,175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,861.54x = 23,792.67 × 4,175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,861.54x = 99,337,490.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,337,490.30/15,861.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,262.79

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