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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,711.28, 23,566.12 and 4,023.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,711.28, 23,566.12 and 4,023.80 is: 6,035.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,711.28 : 23,566.12 = 4,023.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,711.28/23,566.12 = 4,023.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,711.28x = 23,566.12 × 4,023.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,711.28x = 94,825,353.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,825,353.66/15,711.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,035.50

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