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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,630.94, 23,445.58 and 3,944.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,630.94, 23,445.58 and 3,944.26 is: 5,916.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,630.94 : 23,445.58 = 3,944.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,630.94/23,445.58 = 3,944.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,630.94x = 23,445.58 × 3,944.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,630.94x = 92,475,463.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,475,463.37/15,630.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,916.18

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