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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,621.63, 23,430.56 and 3,934.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,621.63, 23,430.56 and 3,934.82 is: 5,901.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,621.63 : 23,430.56 = 3,934.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,621.63/23,430.56 = 3,934.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,621.63x = 23,430.56 × 3,934.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,621.63x = 92,194,899.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,194,899.27/15,621.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,901.75

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