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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,863.52, 23,795.26 and 4,175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,863.52, 23,795.26 and 4,175.76 is: 6,263.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,863.52 : 23,795.26 = 4,175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,863.52/23,795.26 = 4,175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,863.52x = 23,795.26 × 4,175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,863.52x = 99,363,294.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,363,294.90/15,863.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,263.63

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