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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.34, 23,488.96 and 3,972.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.34, 23,488.96 and 3,972.53 is: 5,958.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.34 : 23,488.96 = 3,972.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.34/23,488.96 = 3,972.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.34x = 23,488.96 × 3,972.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.34x = 93,310,598.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,310,598.27/15,659.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,958.78

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