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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,703.92, 23,556.69 and 4,017.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,703.92, 23,556.69 and 4,017.24 is: 6,026.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,703.92 : 23,556.69 = 4,017.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,703.92/23,556.69 = 4,017.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,703.92x = 23,556.69 × 4,017.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,703.92x = 94,632,739.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,632,739.47/15,703.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,026.06

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