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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,758.28, 23,636.34 and 4,071.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,758.28, 23,636.34 and 4,071.06 is: 6,106.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,758.28 : 23,636.34 = 4,071.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,758.28/23,636.34 = 4,071.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,758.28x = 23,636.34 × 4,071.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,758.28x = 96,224,958.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,224,958.32/15,758.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,106.31

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