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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,715.84, 23,573.60 and 4,028.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,715.84, 23,573.60 and 4,028.88 is: 6,043.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,715.84 : 23,573.60 = 4,028.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,715.84/23,573.60 = 4,028.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,715.84x = 23,573.60 × 4,028.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,715.84x = 94,975,205.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,975,205.57/15,715.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,043.28

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