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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,656.34, 23,484.47 and 3,969.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,656.34, 23,484.47 and 3,969.53 is: 5,954.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,656.34 : 23,484.47 = 3,969.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,656.34/23,484.47 = 3,969.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,656.34x = 23,484.47 × 3,969.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,656.34x = 93,222,170.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,222,170.93/15,656.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.28

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