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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,924.59, 23,886.81 and 4,078.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,924.59, 23,886.81 and 4,078.34 is: 6,117.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,924.59 : 23,886.81 = 4,078.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,924.59/23,886.81 = 4,078.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,924.59x = 23,886.81 × 4,078.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,924.59x = 97,418,532.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,418,532.70/15,924.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,117.49

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