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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,641.46, 23,462.33 and 3,954.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,641.46, 23,462.33 and 3,954.69 is: 5,932.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,641.46 : 23,462.33 = 3,954.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,641.46/23,462.33 = 3,954.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,641.46x = 23,462.33 × 3,954.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,641.46x = 92,786,222.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,786,222.05/15,641.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,932.07

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