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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,865.95, 23,800.14 and 4,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,865.95, 23,800.14 and 4,179 is: 6,268.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,865.95 : 23,800.14 = 4,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,865.95/23,800.14 = 4,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,865.95x = 23,800.14 × 4,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,865.95x = 99,460,785.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,460,785.06/15,865.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,268.82

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