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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,653.84, 23,480.71 and 3,967.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,653.84, 23,480.71 and 3,967.02 is: 5,950.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,653.84 : 23,480.71 = 3,967.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,653.84/23,480.71 = 3,967.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,653.84x = 23,480.71 × 3,967.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,653.84x = 93,148,446.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,148,446.18/15,653.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.52

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