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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,611.96, 23,417.97 and 3,924.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,611.96, 23,417.97 and 3,924.74 is: 5,887.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,611.96 : 23,417.97 = 3,924.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,611.96/23,417.97 = 3,924.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,611.96x = 23,417.97 × 3,924.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,611.96x = 91,909,443.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,909,443.58/15,611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.12

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