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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,688.54, 23,533.62 and 4,001.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,688.54, 23,533.62 and 4,001.86 is: 6,003.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,688.54 : 23,533.62 = 4,001.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,688.54/23,533.62 = 4,001.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,688.54x = 23,533.62 × 4,001.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,688.54x = 94,178,252.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,178,252.53/15,688.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.00

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