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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,649.54, 23,474.35 and 3,962.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,649.54, 23,474.35 and 3,962.76 is: 5,944.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,649.54 : 23,474.35 = 3,962.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,649.54/23,474.35 = 3,962.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,649.54x = 23,474.35 × 3,962.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,649.54x = 93,023,215.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,023,215.21/15,649.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.15

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