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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,690.26, 23,536.68 and 4,003.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,690.26, 23,536.68 and 4,003.46 is: 6,005.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,690.26 : 23,536.68 = 4,003.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,690.26/23,536.68 = 4,003.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,690.26x = 23,536.68 × 4,003.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,690.26x = 94,228,156.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,228,156.91/15,690.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,005.52

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