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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,758.08, 23,636.88 and 4,071.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,758.08, 23,636.88 and 4,071.20 is: 6,106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,758.08 : 23,636.88 = 4,071.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,758.08/23,636.88 = 4,071.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,758.08x = 23,636.88 × 4,071.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,758.08x = 96,230,465.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,230,465.86/15,758.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,106.74

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