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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,867.36, 23,801.34 and 4,180.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,867.36, 23,801.34 and 4,180.14 is: 6,270.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,867.36 : 23,801.34 = 4,180.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,867.36/23,801.34 = 4,180.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,867.36x = 23,801.34 × 4,180.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,867.36x = 99,492,933.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,492,933.39/15,867.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,270.29

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