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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,630.04, 23,445.08 and 3,944.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,630.04, 23,445.08 and 3,944.16 is: 5,916.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,630.04 : 23,445.08 = 3,944.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,630.04/23,445.08 = 3,944.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,630.04x = 23,445.08 × 3,944.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,630.04x = 92,471,146.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,471,146.73/15,630.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,916.25

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