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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.12, 23,466.19 and 3,957.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.12, 23,466.19 and 3,957.33 is: 5,936.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.12 : 23,466.19 = 3,957.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.12/23,466.19 = 3,957.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.12x = 23,466.19 × 3,957.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.12x = 92,863,447.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,863,447.78/15,644.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,936.00

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