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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.17, 23,477.61 and 3,964.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.17, 23,477.61 and 3,964.49 is: 5,946.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.17 : 23,477.61 = 3,964.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.17/23,477.61 = 3,964.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.17x = 23,477.61 × 3,964.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.17x = 93,076,750.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,076,750.07/15,651.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.95

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