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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.34, 23,494.96 and 3,976.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.34, 23,494.96 and 3,976.54 is: 5,964.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.34 : 23,494.96 = 3,976.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.34/23,494.96 = 3,976.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.34x = 23,494.96 × 3,976.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.34x = 93,428,648.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,428,648.24/15,663.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,964.80

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