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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,687.54, 23,532.12 and 4,000.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,687.54, 23,532.12 and 4,000.86 is: 6,001.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,687.54 : 23,532.12 = 4,000.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,687.54/23,532.12 = 4,000.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,687.54x = 23,532.12 × 4,000.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,687.54x = 94,148,717.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,148,717.62/15,687.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,001.50

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