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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,696.31, 23,544.45 and 4,009.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,696.31, 23,544.45 and 4,009.53 is: 6,014.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,696.31 : 23,544.45 = 4,009.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,696.31/23,544.45 = 4,009.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,696.31x = 23,544.45 × 4,009.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,696.31x = 94,402,178.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,402,178.61/15,696.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,014.29

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