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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,885.38, 23,827.93 and 4,039.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,885.38, 23,827.93 and 4,039.19 is: 6,058.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,885.38 : 23,827.93 = 4,039.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,885.38/23,827.93 = 4,039.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,885.38x = 23,827.93 × 4,039.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,885.38x = 96,245,536.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,245,536.58/15,885.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,058.75

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