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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,756.88, 23,635.32 and 4,070.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,756.88, 23,635.32 and 4,070.16 is: 6,105.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,756.88 : 23,635.32 = 4,070.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,756.88/23,635.32 = 4,070.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,756.88x = 23,635.32 × 4,070.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,756.88x = 96,199,534.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,199,534.05/15,756.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,105.24

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