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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,720.48, 23,580.72 and 4,033.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,720.48, 23,580.72 and 4,033.80 is: 6,050.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,720.48 : 23,580.72 = 4,033.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,720.48/23,580.72 = 4,033.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,720.48x = 23,580.72 × 4,033.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,720.48x = 95,119,908.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,119,908.34/15,720.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,050.70

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