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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,664.34, 23,496.46 and 3,977.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,664.34, 23,496.46 and 3,977.54 is: 5,966.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,664.34 : 23,496.46 = 3,977.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,664.34/23,496.46 = 3,977.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,664.34x = 23,496.46 × 3,977.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,664.34x = 93,458,109.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,458,109.51/15,664.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,966.30

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