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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,696.36, 23,544.52 and 4,009.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,696.36, 23,544.52 and 4,009.58 is: 6,014.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,696.36 : 23,544.52 = 4,009.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,696.36/23,544.52 = 4,009.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,696.36x = 23,544.52 × 4,009.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,696.36x = 94,403,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,403,636.50/15,696.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,014.36

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