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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,683.40, 23,525.10 and 3,996.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,683.40, 23,525.10 and 3,996.18 is: 5,994.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,683.40 : 23,525.10 = 3,996.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,683.40/23,525.10 = 3,996.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,683.40x = 23,525.10 × 3,996.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,683.40x = 94,010,534.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,010,534.12/15,683.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.27

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