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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,650.18, 23,476.13 and 3,963.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,650.18, 23,476.13 and 3,963.50 is: 5,945.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650.18 : 23,476.13 = 3,963.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650.18/23,476.13 = 3,963.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650.18x = 23,476.13 × 3,963.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650.18x = 93,047,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,047,621.44/15,650.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,945.47

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