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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,715.92, 23,573.80 and 4,029.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,715.92, 23,573.80 and 4,029.12 is: 6,043.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,715.92 : 23,573.80 = 4,029.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,715.92/23,573.80 = 4,029.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,715.92x = 23,573.80 × 4,029.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,715.92x = 94,981,669.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,981,669.06/15,715.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,043.66

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