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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,716.93, 23,575.39 and 4,030.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,716.93, 23,575.39 and 4,030.15 is: 6,045.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,716.93 : 23,575.39 = 4,030.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,716.93/23,575.39 = 4,030.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,716.93x = 23,575.39 × 4,030.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,716.93x = 95,012,252.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,012,252.65/15,716.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,045.22

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