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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,708.83, 23,563.23 and 4,022.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,708.83, 23,563.23 and 4,022.03 is: 6,033.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,708.83 : 23,563.23 = 4,022.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,708.83/23,563.23 = 4,022.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,708.83x = 23,563.23 × 4,022.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,708.83x = 94,772,017.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,772,017.96/15,708.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.04

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