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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.86, 23,479.32 and 3,966.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.86, 23,479.32 and 3,966.08 is: 5,949.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.86 : 23,479.32 = 3,966.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.86/23,479.32 = 3,966.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.86x = 23,479.32 × 3,966.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.86x = 93,120,861.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,120,861.47/15,652.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,949.13

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