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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,697.62, 23,546.40 and 4,010.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,697.62, 23,546.40 and 4,010.82 is: 6,016.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,697.62 : 23,546.40 = 4,010.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,697.62/23,546.40 = 4,010.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,697.62x = 23,546.40 × 4,010.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,697.62x = 94,440,372.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,440,372.05/15,697.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,016.22

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