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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,668.46, 23,502.60 and 3,982.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,668.46, 23,502.60 and 3,982.59 is: 5,973.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,668.46 : 23,502.60 = 3,982.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,668.46/23,502.60 = 3,982.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,668.46x = 23,502.60 × 3,982.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,668.46x = 93,601,219.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,601,219.73/15,668.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,973.86

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