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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,672.65, 23,509.12 and 3,985.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,672.65, 23,509.12 and 3,985.86 is: 5,978.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672.65 : 23,509.12 = 3,985.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672.65/23,509.12 = 3,985.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672.65x = 23,509.12 × 3,985.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672.65x = 93,704,051.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,704,051.08/15,672.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,978.83

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