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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,912.31, 23,868.46 and 4,066.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,912.31, 23,868.46 and 4,066.11 is: 6,099.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,912.31 : 23,868.46 = 4,066.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,912.31/23,868.46 = 4,066.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,912.31x = 23,868.46 × 4,066.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,912.31x = 97,051,783.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,051,783.89/15,912.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,099.16

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