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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,911.62, 23,867.40 and 4,065.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,911.62, 23,867.40 and 4,065.38 is: 6,098.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,911.62 : 23,867.40 = 4,065.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,911.62/23,867.40 = 4,065.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,911.62x = 23,867.40 × 4,065.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,911.62x = 97,030,050.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,030,050.61/15,911.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,098.06

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