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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,639.70, 23,459.63 and 3,952.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,639.70, 23,459.63 and 3,952.93 is: 5,929.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,639.70 : 23,459.63 = 3,952.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,639.70/23,459.63 = 3,952.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,639.70x = 23,459.63 × 3,952.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,639.70x = 92,734,275.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,734,275.22/15,639.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.42

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