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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,863.57, 23,793.51 and 4,177.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,863.57, 23,793.51 and 4,177.70 is: 6,266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,863.57 : 23,793.51 = 4,177.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,863.57/23,793.51 = 4,177.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,863.57x = 23,793.51 × 4,177.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,863.57x = 99,402,146.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,402,146.73/15,863.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,266.06

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