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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,656.66, 23,484.99 and 3,969.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,656.66, 23,484.99 and 3,969.94 is: 5,954.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,656.66 : 23,484.99 = 3,969.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,656.66/23,484.99 = 3,969.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,656.66x = 23,484.99 × 3,969.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,656.66x = 93,234,001.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,234,001.20/15,656.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.91

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