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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,668.08, 23,502.16 and 3,982.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,668.08, 23,502.16 and 3,982.24 is: 5,973.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,668.08 : 23,502.16 = 3,982.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,668.08/23,502.16 = 3,982.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,668.08x = 23,502.16 × 3,982.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,668.08x = 93,591,241.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,591,241.64/15,668.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,973.37

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