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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,702.66, 23,553.95 and 4,015.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,702.66, 23,553.95 and 4,015.84 is: 6,023.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,702.66 : 23,553.95 = 4,015.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,702.66/23,553.95 = 4,015.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,702.66x = 23,553.95 × 4,015.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,702.66x = 94,588,894.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,588,894.57/15,702.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.75

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