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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,713.92, 23,570.80 and 4,027.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,713.92, 23,570.80 and 4,027.12 is: 6,040.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,713.92 : 23,570.80 = 4,027.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,713.92/23,570.80 = 4,027.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,713.92x = 23,570.80 × 4,027.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,713.92x = 94,922,440.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,922,440.10/15,713.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.66

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