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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,665.65, 23,498.54 and 3,978.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,665.65, 23,498.54 and 3,978.83 is: 5,968.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,665.65 : 23,498.54 = 3,978.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,665.65/23,498.54 = 3,978.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,665.65x = 23,498.54 × 3,978.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,665.65x = 93,496,695.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,496,695.91/15,665.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,968.26

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