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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,870.96, 23,807.65 and 4,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,870.96, 23,807.65 and 4,184 is: 6,276.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,870.96 : 23,807.65 = 4,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,870.96/23,807.65 = 4,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,870.96x = 23,807.65 × 4,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,870.96x = 99,611,207.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,611,207.60/15,870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,276.32

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