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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,645.46, 23,468.26 and 3,958.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,645.46, 23,468.26 and 3,958.69 is: 5,938.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,645.46 : 23,468.26 = 3,958.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,645.46/23,468.26 = 3,958.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,645.46x = 23,468.26 × 3,958.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,645.46x = 92,903,566.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,903,566.18/15,645.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,938.05

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