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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,701.78, 23,552.64 and 4,014.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,701.78, 23,552.64 and 4,014.97 is: 6,022.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,701.78 : 23,552.64 = 4,014.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,701.78/23,552.64 = 4,014.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,701.78x = 23,552.64 × 4,014.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,701.78x = 94,563,084.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,563,084.14/15,701.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.44

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