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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,690.92, 23,536.37 and 4,004.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,690.92, 23,536.37 and 4,004.14 is: 6,006.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,690.92 : 23,536.37 = 4,004.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,690.92/23,536.37 = 4,004.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,690.92x = 23,536.37 × 4,004.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,690.92x = 94,242,841.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,242,841.71/15,690.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.20

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