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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,693.36, 23,540.10 and 4,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,693.36, 23,540.10 and 4,006.20 is: 6,009.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,693.36 : 23,540.10 = 4,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,693.36/23,540.10 = 4,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,693.36x = 23,540.10 × 4,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,693.36x = 94,306,348.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,306,348.62/15,693.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.32

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