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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,689.25, 23,535.23 and 4,002.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,689.25, 23,535.23 and 4,002.44 is: 6,004.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,689.25 : 23,535.23 = 4,002.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,689.25/23,535.23 = 4,002.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,689.25x = 23,535.23 × 4,002.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,689.25x = 94,198,208.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,198,208.27/15,689.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,004.00

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