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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.10, 23,478.19 and 3,966.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.10, 23,478.19 and 3,966.23 is: 5,949.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.10 : 23,478.19 = 3,966.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.10/23,478.19 = 3,966.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.10x = 23,478.19 × 3,966.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.10x = 93,119,950.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,119,950.30/15,652.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,949.36

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