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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.48, 23,561.42 and 4,020.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.48, 23,561.42 and 4,020.39 is: 6,030.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.48 : 23,561.42 = 4,020.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.48/23,561.42 = 4,020.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.48x = 23,561.42 × 4,020.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.48x = 94,726,077.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,726,077.25/15,707.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,030.64

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