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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.19, 23,421.26 and 3,927.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.19, 23,421.26 and 3,927.41 is: 5,891.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.19 : 23,421.26 = 3,927.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.19/23,421.26 = 3,927.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.19x = 23,421.26 × 3,927.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.19x = 91,984,783.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,984,783.45/15,614.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.10

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