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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,705.96, 23,558.40 and 4,019.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,705.96, 23,558.40 and 4,019.28 is: 6,028.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,705.96 : 23,558.40 = 4,019.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,705.96/23,558.40 = 4,019.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,705.96x = 23,558.40 × 4,019.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,705.96x = 94,687,805.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,687,805.95/15,705.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,028.78

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