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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,863.76, 23,793.34 and 4,176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,863.76, 23,793.34 and 4,176.97 is: 6,264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,863.76 : 23,793.34 = 4,176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,863.76/23,793.34 = 4,176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,863.76x = 23,793.34 × 4,176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,863.76x = 99,384,056.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,384,056.94/15,863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,264.85

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