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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,690.04, 23,534.74 and 4,003

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,690.04, 23,534.74 and 4,003 is: 6,004.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,690.04 : 23,534.74 = 4,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,690.04/23,534.74 = 4,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,690.04x = 23,534.74 × 4,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,690.04x = 94,209,564.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,209,564.22/15,690.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,004.42

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