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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,867.77, 23,799.33 and 4,180.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,867.77, 23,799.33 and 4,180.97 is: 6,270.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,867.77 : 23,799.33 = 4,180.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,867.77/23,799.33 = 4,180.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,867.77x = 23,799.33 × 4,180.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,867.77x = 99,504,284.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,504,284.75/15,867.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,270.84

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