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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,694.72, 23,542.34 and 4,008.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,694.72, 23,542.34 and 4,008.04 is: 6,012.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,694.72 : 23,542.34 = 4,008.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,694.72/23,542.34 = 4,008.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,694.72x = 23,542.34 × 4,008.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,694.72x = 94,358,640.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,358,640.41/15,694.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,012.13

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