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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,709.72, 23,562.84 and 4,023.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,709.72, 23,562.84 and 4,023.04 is: 6,034.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,709.72 : 23,562.84 = 4,023.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,709.72/23,562.84 = 4,023.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,709.72x = 23,562.84 × 4,023.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,709.72x = 94,794,247.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,794,247.83/15,709.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.11

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