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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,924.76, 23,887.64 and 4,078.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,924.76, 23,887.64 and 4,078.61 is: 6,118.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,924.76 : 23,887.64 = 4,078.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,924.76/23,887.64 = 4,078.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,924.76x = 23,887.64 × 4,078.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,924.76x = 97,428,367.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,428,367.38/15,924.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,118.04

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