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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,713.46, 23,571.58 and 4,026.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,713.46, 23,571.58 and 4,026.68 is: 6,040.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,713.46 : 23,571.58 = 4,026.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,713.46/23,571.58 = 4,026.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,713.46x = 23,571.58 × 4,026.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,713.46x = 94,915,209.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,915,209.75/15,713.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.38

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