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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,706.36, 23,559.52 and 4,019.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,706.36, 23,559.52 and 4,019.58 is: 6,029.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,706.36 : 23,559.52 = 4,019.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,706.36/23,559.52 = 4,019.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,706.36x = 23,559.52 × 4,019.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,706.36x = 94,699,375.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,699,375.40/15,706.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,029.36

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