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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.07, 23,477.46 and 3,964.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.07, 23,477.46 and 3,964.39 is: 5,946.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.07 : 23,477.46 = 3,964.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.07/23,477.46 = 3,964.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.07x = 23,477.46 × 3,964.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.07x = 93,073,844.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,073,844.43/15,651.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.80

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