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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,758.80, 23,636.28 and 4,071.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,758.80, 23,636.28 and 4,071.04 is: 6,106.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,758.80 : 23,636.28 = 4,071.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,758.80/23,636.28 = 4,071.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,758.80x = 23,636.28 × 4,071.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,758.80x = 96,224,241.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,224,241.33/15,758.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,106.06

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