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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,691.81, 23,537.70 and 4,005.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,691.81, 23,537.70 and 4,005.03 is: 6,007.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,691.81 : 23,537.70 = 4,005.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,691.81/23,537.70 = 4,005.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,691.81x = 23,537.70 × 4,005.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,691.81x = 94,269,194.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,269,194.63/15,691.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.54

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