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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,708.92, 23,563.32 and 4,022.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,708.92, 23,563.32 and 4,022.12 is: 6,033.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,708.92 : 23,563.32 = 4,022.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,708.92/23,563.32 = 4,022.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,708.92x = 23,563.32 × 4,022.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,708.92x = 94,774,500.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,774,500.64/15,708.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.16

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