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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,649.02, 23,473.63 and 3,962.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,649.02, 23,473.63 and 3,962.27 is: 5,943.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,649.02 : 23,473.63 = 3,962.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,649.02/23,473.63 = 3,962.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,649.02x = 23,473.63 × 3,962.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,649.02x = 93,008,859.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,008,859.94/15,649.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,943.43

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