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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,649.94, 23,474.96 and 3,963.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,649.94, 23,474.96 and 3,963.15 is: 5,944.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,649.94 : 23,474.96 = 3,963.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,649.94/23,474.96 = 3,963.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,649.94x = 23,474.96 × 3,963.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,649.94x = 93,034,767.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,034,767.91/15,649.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.74

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