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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,702.92, 23,555.18 and 4,016.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,702.92, 23,555.18 and 4,016.24 is: 6,024.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,702.92 : 23,555.18 = 4,016.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,702.92/23,555.18 = 4,016.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,702.92x = 23,555.18 × 4,016.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,702.92x = 94,603,148.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,603,148.39/15,702.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,024.56

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