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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.98, 23,811.62 and 4,190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.98, 23,811.62 and 4,190.02 is: 6,284.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.98 : 23,811.62 = 4,190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.98/23,811.62 = 4,190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.98x = 23,811.62 × 4,190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.98x = 99,771,164.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,771,164.03/15,875.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,284.41

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