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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,649.67, 23,475.35 and 3,962.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,649.67, 23,475.35 and 3,962.99 is: 5,944.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,649.67 : 23,475.35 = 3,962.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,649.67/23,475.35 = 3,962.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,649.67x = 23,475.35 × 3,962.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,649.67x = 93,032,469.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,032,469.83/15,649.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.69

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