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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.12, 23,494.56 and 3,976.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.12, 23,494.56 and 3,976.44 is: 5,964.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.12 : 23,494.56 = 3,976.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.12/23,494.56 = 3,976.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.12x = 23,494.56 × 3,976.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.12x = 93,424,708.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,424,708.17/15,663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,964.63

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