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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,675.48, 23,513.08 and 3,988.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,675.48, 23,513.08 and 3,988.66 is: 5,982.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,675.48 : 23,513.08 = 3,988.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,675.48/23,513.08 = 3,988.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,675.48x = 23,513.08 × 3,988.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,675.48x = 93,785,681.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,785,681.67/15,675.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,982.95

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