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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,693.54, 23,541.12 and 4,006.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,693.54, 23,541.12 and 4,006.86 is: 6,010.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,693.54 : 23,541.12 = 4,006.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,693.54/23,541.12 = 4,006.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,693.54x = 23,541.12 × 4,006.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,693.54x = 94,325,972.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,325,972.08/15,693.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.50

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