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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,654.66, 23,481.99 and 3,967.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,654.66, 23,481.99 and 3,967.94 is: 5,951.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,654.66 : 23,481.99 = 3,967.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,654.66/23,481.99 = 3,967.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,654.66x = 23,481.99 × 3,967.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,654.66x = 93,175,127.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,175,127.40/15,654.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,951.91

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