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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.04, 23,476.60 and 3,964.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.04, 23,476.60 and 3,964.28 is: 5,946.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.04 : 23,476.60 = 3,964.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.04/23,476.60 = 3,964.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.04x = 23,476.60 × 3,964.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.04x = 93,067,815.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,067,815.85/15,651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.43

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