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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,691.30, 23,536.93 and 4,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,691.30, 23,536.93 and 4,004.52 is: 6,006.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,691.30 : 23,536.93 = 4,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,691.30/23,536.93 = 4,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,691.30x = 23,536.93 × 4,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,691.30x = 94,253,969.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,253,969.22/15,691.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.77

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