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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,669.64, 23,504.54 and 3,982.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,669.64, 23,504.54 and 3,982.84 is: 5,974.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,669.64 : 23,504.54 = 3,982.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,669.64/23,504.54 = 3,982.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,669.64x = 23,504.54 × 3,982.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,669.64x = 93,614,822.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,614,822.09/15,669.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,974.28

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