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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,701.32, 23,552.76 and 4,014.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,701.32, 23,552.76 and 4,014.64 is: 6,022.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,701.32 : 23,552.76 = 4,014.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,701.32/23,552.76 = 4,014.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,701.32x = 23,552.76 × 4,014.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,701.32x = 94,555,852.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,555,852.41/15,701.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.16

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