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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,716.84, 23,575.10 and 4,029.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,716.84, 23,575.10 and 4,029.88 is: 6,044.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,716.84 : 23,575.10 = 4,029.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,716.84/23,575.10 = 4,029.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,716.84x = 23,575.10 × 4,029.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,716.84x = 95,004,823.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,004,823.99/15,716.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,044.78

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