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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,862.13, 23,791.35 and 4,176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,862.13, 23,791.35 and 4,176.26 is: 6,263.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,862.13 : 23,791.35 = 4,176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,862.13/23,791.35 = 4,176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,862.13x = 23,791.35 × 4,176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,862.13x = 99,358,863.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,358,863.35/15,862.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,263.90

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