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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,671.06, 23,506.68 and 3,984.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,671.06, 23,506.68 and 3,984.29 is: 5,976.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,671.06 : 23,506.68 = 3,984.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,671.06/23,506.68 = 3,984.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,671.06x = 23,506.68 × 3,984.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,671.06x = 93,657,430.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,657,430.06/15,671.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,976.46

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