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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,709.32, 23,564.78 and 4,022.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,709.32, 23,564.78 and 4,022.68 is: 6,034.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,709.32 : 23,564.78 = 4,022.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,709.32/23,564.78 = 4,022.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,709.32x = 23,564.78 × 4,022.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,709.32x = 94,793,569.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,793,569.21/15,709.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.22

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