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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,702.17, 23,554.06 and 4,015.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,702.17, 23,554.06 and 4,015.49 is: 6,023.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,702.17 : 23,554.06 = 4,015.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,702.17/23,554.06 = 4,015.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,702.17x = 23,554.06 × 4,015.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,702.17x = 94,580,964.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,580,964.58/15,702.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.43

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