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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,650.81, 23,476.26 and 3,964.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,650.81, 23,476.26 and 3,964.02 is: 5,946.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650.81 : 23,476.26 = 3,964.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650.81/23,476.26 = 3,964.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650.81x = 23,476.26 × 3,964.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650.81x = 93,060,364.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,060,364.17/15,650.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.04

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