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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,691.61, 23,538.78 and 4,004.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,691.61, 23,538.78 and 4,004.84 is: 6,007.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,691.61 : 23,538.78 = 4,004.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,691.61/23,538.78 = 4,004.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,691.61x = 23,538.78 × 4,004.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,691.61x = 94,268,930.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,268,930.00/15,691.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.60

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