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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,650.54, 23,476.67 and 3,963.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,650.54, 23,476.67 and 3,963.86 is: 5,946.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650.54 : 23,476.67 = 3,963.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650.54/23,476.67 = 3,963.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650.54x = 23,476.67 × 3,963.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650.54x = 93,058,213.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,058,213.33/15,650.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.01

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