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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.96, 23,422.47 and 3,928.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.96, 23,422.47 and 3,928.10 is: 5,892.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.96 : 23,422.47 = 3,928.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.96/23,422.47 = 3,928.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.96x = 23,422.47 × 3,928.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.96x = 92,005,804.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,005,804.41/15,614.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,892.16

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