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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,650.67, 23,476.86 and 3,963.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,650.67, 23,476.86 and 3,963.99 is: 5,946.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650.67 : 23,476.86 = 3,963.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650.67/23,476.86 = 3,963.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650.67x = 23,476.86 × 3,963.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650.67x = 93,061,901.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,061,901.07/15,650.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.19

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