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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.18, 23,477.63 and 3,964.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.18, 23,477.63 and 3,964.50 is: 5,946.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.18 : 23,477.63 = 3,964.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.18/23,477.63 = 3,964.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.18x = 23,477.63 × 3,964.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.18x = 93,077,044.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,077,044.31/15,651.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.97

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