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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,680.85, 23,521.14 and 3,994.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,680.85, 23,521.14 and 3,994.05 is: 5,991.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,680.85 : 23,521.14 = 3,994.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,680.85/23,521.14 = 3,994.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,680.85x = 23,521.14 × 3,994.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,680.85x = 93,944,609.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,944,609.22/15,680.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,991.04

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