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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,690.81, 23,536.20 and 4,004.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,690.81, 23,536.20 and 4,004.03 is: 6,006.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,690.81 : 23,536.20 = 4,004.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,690.81/23,536.20 = 4,004.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,690.81x = 23,536.20 × 4,004.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,690.81x = 94,239,621.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,239,621.47/15,690.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.04

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