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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,720.96, 23,579.52 and 4,034.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,720.96, 23,579.52 and 4,034.24 is: 6,050.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,720.96 : 23,579.52 = 4,034.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,720.96/23,579.52 = 4,034.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,720.96x = 23,579.52 × 4,034.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,720.96x = 95,125,442.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,125,442.76/15,720.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,050.87

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