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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,649.04, 23,473.66 and 3,962.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,649.04, 23,473.66 and 3,962.24 is: 5,943.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,649.04 : 23,473.66 = 3,962.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,649.04/23,473.66 = 3,962.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,649.04x = 23,473.66 × 3,962.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,649.04x = 93,008,274.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,008,274.60/15,649.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,943.39

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