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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.02, 23,477.73 and 3,964.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.02, 23,477.73 and 3,964.94 is: 5,947.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.02 : 23,477.73 = 3,964.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.02/23,477.73 = 3,964.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.02x = 23,477.73 × 3,964.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.02x = 93,087,790.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,087,790.79/15,652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,947.33

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