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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,692.36, 23,538.53 and 4,005.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,692.36, 23,538.53 and 4,005.57 is: 6,008.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,692.36 : 23,538.53 = 4,005.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,692.36/23,538.53 = 4,005.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,692.36x = 23,538.53 × 4,005.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,692.36x = 94,285,209.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,285,209.58/15,692.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,008.35

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