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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,655.97, 23,484.38 and 3,970.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,655.97, 23,484.38 and 3,970.10 is: 5,955.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,655.97 : 23,484.38 = 3,970.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,655.97/23,484.38 = 3,970.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,655.97x = 23,484.38 × 3,970.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,655.97x = 93,235,317.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,235,317.19/15,655.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.26

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