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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,639.05, 23,458.59 and 3,952.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,639.05, 23,458.59 and 3,952.27 is: 5,928.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,639.05 : 23,458.59 = 3,952.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,639.05/23,458.59 = 3,952.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,639.05x = 23,458.59 × 3,952.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,639.05x = 92,714,622.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,714,622.85/15,639.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,928.40

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