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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,881.98, 23,822.52 and 4,195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,881.98, 23,822.52 and 4,195.24 is: 6,292.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,881.98 : 23,822.52 = 4,195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,881.98/23,822.52 = 4,195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,881.98x = 23,822.52 × 4,195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,881.98x = 99,941,188.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,941,188.80/15,881.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,292.74

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