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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,709.73, 23,564.79 and 4,022.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,709.73, 23,564.79 and 4,022.64 is: 6,034.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,709.73 : 23,564.79 = 4,022.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,709.73/23,564.79 = 4,022.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,709.73x = 23,564.79 × 4,022.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,709.73x = 94,792,666.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,792,666.85/15,709.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.01

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