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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,662.34, 23,493.46 and 3,975.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,662.34, 23,493.46 and 3,975.54 is: 5,963.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,662.34 : 23,493.46 = 3,975.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,662.34/23,493.46 = 3,975.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,662.34x = 23,493.46 × 3,975.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,662.34x = 93,399,189.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,399,189.97/15,662.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,963.30

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