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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,863.36, 23,795.31 and 4,176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,863.36, 23,795.31 and 4,176.14 is: 6,264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,863.36 : 23,795.31 = 4,176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,863.36/23,795.31 = 4,176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,863.36x = 23,795.31 × 4,176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,863.36x = 99,372,545.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,372,545.90/15,863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,264.28

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