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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.46, 23,466.76 and 3,957.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.46, 23,466.76 and 3,957.69 is: 5,936.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.46 : 23,466.76 = 3,957.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.46/23,466.76 = 3,957.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.46x = 23,466.76 × 3,957.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.46x = 92,874,161.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,874,161.38/15,644.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,936.55

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