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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,693.81, 23,540.70 and 4,007.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,693.81, 23,540.70 and 4,007.04 is: 6,010.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,693.81 : 23,540.70 = 4,007.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,693.81/23,540.70 = 4,007.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,693.81x = 23,540.70 × 4,007.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,693.81x = 94,328,526.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,328,526.53/15,693.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.56

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