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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,649.29, 23,474.79 and 3,962.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,649.29, 23,474.79 and 3,962.61 is: 5,944.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,649.29 : 23,474.79 = 3,962.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,649.29/23,474.79 = 3,962.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,649.29x = 23,474.79 × 3,962.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,649.29x = 93,021,437.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,021,437.60/15,649.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.13

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