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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,692.31, 23,538.45 and 4,005.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,692.31, 23,538.45 and 4,005.53 is: 6,008.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,692.31 : 23,538.45 = 4,005.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,692.31/23,538.45 = 4,005.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,692.31x = 23,538.45 × 4,005.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,692.31x = 94,283,849.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,283,849.94/15,692.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,008.28

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