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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,680.88, 23,521.32 and 3,994.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,680.88, 23,521.32 and 3,994.11 is: 5,991.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,680.88 : 23,521.32 = 3,994.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,680.88/23,521.32 = 3,994.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,680.88x = 23,521.32 × 3,994.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,680.88x = 93,946,739.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,946,739.43/15,680.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,991.17

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