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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,709.48, 23,564.42 and 4,022.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,709.48, 23,564.42 and 4,022.39 is: 6,033.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,709.48 : 23,564.42 = 4,022.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,709.48/23,564.42 = 4,022.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,709.48x = 23,564.42 × 4,022.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,709.48x = 94,785,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,785,287.36/15,709.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.64

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