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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,695.79, 23,544.50 and 4,009.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,695.79, 23,544.50 and 4,009.11 is: 6,013.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,695.79 : 23,544.50 = 4,009.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,695.79/23,544.50 = 4,009.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,695.79x = 23,544.50 × 4,009.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,695.79x = 94,392,470.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,392,470.35/15,695.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,013.87

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