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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,670.19, 23,504.99 and 3,983.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,670.19, 23,504.99 and 3,983.41 is: 5,975.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,670.19 : 23,504.99 = 3,983.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,670.19/23,504.99 = 3,983.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,670.19x = 23,504.99 × 3,983.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,670.19x = 93,630,021.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,630,021.68/15,670.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,975.04

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