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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,629.93, 23,444.08 and 3,943.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,629.93, 23,444.08 and 3,943.25 is: 5,914.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,629.93 : 23,444.08 = 3,943.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,629.93/23,444.08 = 3,943.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,629.93x = 23,444.08 × 3,943.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,629.93x = 92,445,868.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,445,868.46/15,629.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,914.67

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