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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,760.74, 23,639.28 and 4,073.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,760.74, 23,639.28 and 4,073.04 is: 6,109.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,760.74 : 23,639.28 = 4,073.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,760.74/23,639.28 = 4,073.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,760.74x = 23,639.28 × 4,073.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,760.74x = 96,283,733.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,283,733.01/15,760.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,109.09

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