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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,701.79, 23,553.50 and 4,015.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,701.79, 23,553.50 and 4,015.11 is: 6,022.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,701.79 : 23,553.50 = 4,015.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,701.79/23,553.50 = 4,015.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,701.79x = 23,553.50 × 4,015.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,701.79x = 94,569,873.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,569,873.31/15,701.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.87

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