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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,862.88, 23,795.94 and 4,176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,862.88, 23,795.94 and 4,176.92 is: 6,265.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,862.88 : 23,795.94 = 4,176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,862.88/23,795.94 = 4,176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,862.88x = 23,795.94 × 4,176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,862.88x = 99,393,737.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,393,737.70/15,862.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,265.81

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