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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,649.77, 23,475.27 and 3,963.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,649.77, 23,475.27 and 3,963.30 is: 5,945.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,649.77 : 23,475.27 = 3,963.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,649.77/23,475.27 = 3,963.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,649.77x = 23,475.27 × 3,963.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,649.77x = 93,039,400.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,039,400.40/15,649.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,945.10

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