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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,649.36, 23,474.04 and 3,963.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,649.36, 23,474.04 and 3,963.49 is: 5,945.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,649.36 : 23,474.04 = 3,963.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,649.36/23,474.04 = 3,963.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,649.36x = 23,474.04 × 3,963.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,649.36x = 93,039,122.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,039,122.80/15,649.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,945.24

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