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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,695.31, 23,542.95 and 4,008.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,695.31, 23,542.95 and 4,008.53 is: 6,012.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,695.31 : 23,542.95 = 4,008.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,695.31/23,542.95 = 4,008.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,695.31x = 23,542.95 × 4,008.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,695.31x = 94,372,621.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,372,621.36/15,695.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,012.79

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