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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,725.94, 23,590.32 and 4,039.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,725.94, 23,590.32 and 4,039.26 is: 6,059.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,725.94 : 23,590.32 = 4,039.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,725.94/23,590.32 = 4,039.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,725.94x = 23,590.32 × 4,039.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,725.94x = 95,287,435.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,287,435.96/15,725.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,059.25

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