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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.98, 23,480.84 and 3,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.98, 23,480.84 and 3,966.20 is: 5,949.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.98 : 23,480.84 = 3,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.98/23,480.84 = 3,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.98x = 23,480.84 × 3,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.98x = 93,129,707.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,129,707.61/15,652.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,949.65

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