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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,708.96, 23,563.32 and 4,022.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,708.96, 23,563.32 and 4,022.16 is: 6,033.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,708.96 : 23,563.32 = 4,022.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,708.96/23,563.32 = 4,022.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,708.96x = 23,563.32 × 4,022.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,708.96x = 94,775,443.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,775,443.17/15,708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.21

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