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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.53, 23,510.35 and 3,986.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.53, 23,510.35 and 3,986.75 is: 5,980.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.53 : 23,510.35 = 3,986.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.53/23,510.35 = 3,986.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.53x = 23,510.35 × 3,986.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.53x = 93,729,887.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,729,887.86/15,673.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,980.14

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