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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.27, 23,510.06 and 3,986.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.27, 23,510.06 and 3,986.49 is: 5,979.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.27 : 23,510.06 = 3,986.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.27/23,510.06 = 3,986.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.27x = 23,510.06 × 3,986.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.27x = 93,722,619.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,722,619.09/15,673.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,979.77

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