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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,710.72, 23,564.34 and 4,024.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,710.72, 23,564.34 and 4,024.04 is: 6,035.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,710.72 : 23,564.34 = 4,024.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,710.72/23,564.34 = 4,024.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,710.72x = 23,564.34 × 4,024.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,710.72x = 94,823,846.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,823,846.73/15,710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,035.61

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