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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,671.88, 23,505.80 and 3,984.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,671.88, 23,505.80 and 3,984.39 is: 5,976.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,671.88 : 23,505.80 = 3,984.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,671.88/23,505.80 = 3,984.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,671.88x = 23,505.80 × 3,984.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,671.88x = 93,656,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,656,254.54/15,671.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,976.07

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