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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.32, 23,477.60 and 3,964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.32, 23,477.60 and 3,964.80 is: 5,946.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.32 : 23,477.60 = 3,964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.32/23,477.60 = 3,964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.32x = 23,477.60 × 3,964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.32x = 93,083,988.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,083,988.48/15,652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.98

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