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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,710.36, 23,565.78 and 4,023.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,710.36, 23,565.78 and 4,023.32 is: 6,035.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,710.36 : 23,565.78 = 4,023.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,710.36/23,565.78 = 4,023.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,710.36x = 23,565.78 × 4,023.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,710.36x = 94,812,673.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,812,673.99/15,710.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,035.04

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