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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.98, 23,479.34 and 3,965.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.98, 23,479.34 and 3,965.20 is: 5,948.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.98 : 23,479.34 = 3,965.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.98/23,479.34 = 3,965.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.98x = 23,479.34 × 3,965.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.98x = 93,100,365.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,100,365.97/15,651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,948.15

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