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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,706.89, 23,560.32 and 4,020.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,706.89, 23,560.32 and 4,020.09 is: 6,030.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,706.89 : 23,560.32 = 4,020.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,706.89/23,560.32 = 4,020.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,706.89x = 23,560.32 × 4,020.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,706.89x = 94,714,606.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,714,606.83/15,706.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,030.13

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