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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.65, 23,495.54 and 3,976.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.65, 23,495.54 and 3,976.83 is: 5,965.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.65 : 23,495.54 = 3,976.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.65/23,495.54 = 3,976.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.65x = 23,495.54 × 3,976.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.65x = 93,437,748.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,437,748.45/15,663.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,965.26

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