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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,694.29, 23,542.25 and 4,007.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,694.29, 23,542.25 and 4,007.61 is: 6,011.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,694.29 : 23,542.25 = 4,007.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,694.29/23,542.25 = 4,007.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,694.29x = 23,542.25 × 4,007.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,694.29x = 94,348,136.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,348,136.48/15,694.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,011.62

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