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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.83, 23,477.72 and 3,965.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.83, 23,477.72 and 3,965.02 is: 5,947.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.83 : 23,477.72 = 3,965.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.83/23,477.72 = 3,965.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.83x = 23,477.72 × 3,965.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.83x = 93,089,550.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,089,550.84/15,651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,947.52

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