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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,708.39, 23,562.57 and 4,021.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,708.39, 23,562.57 and 4,021.59 is: 6,032.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,708.39 : 23,562.57 = 4,021.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,708.39/23,562.57 = 4,021.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,708.39x = 23,562.57 × 4,021.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,708.39x = 94,758,995.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,758,995.89/15,708.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,032.38

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