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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.83, 23,561.73 and 4,021.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.83, 23,561.73 and 4,021.03 is: 6,031.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.83 : 23,561.73 = 4,021.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.83/23,561.73 = 4,021.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.83x = 23,561.73 × 4,021.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.83x = 94,742,349.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,742,349.20/15,707.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.54

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