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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,641.39, 23,462.24 and 3,954.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,641.39, 23,462.24 and 3,954.61 is: 5,931.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,641.39 : 23,462.24 = 3,954.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,641.39/23,462.24 = 3,954.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,641.39x = 23,462.24 × 3,954.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,641.39x = 92,783,871.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,783,871.84/15,641.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,931.95

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