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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,690.86, 23,536.27 and 4,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,690.86, 23,536.27 and 4,004.08 is: 6,006.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,690.86 : 23,536.27 = 4,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,690.86/23,536.27 = 4,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,690.86x = 23,536.27 × 4,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,690.86x = 94,241,010.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,241,010.02/15,690.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.11

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