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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,683.61, 23,525.28 and 3,996.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,683.61, 23,525.28 and 3,996.66 is: 5,994.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,683.61 : 23,525.28 = 3,996.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,683.61/23,525.28 = 3,996.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,683.61x = 23,525.28 × 3,996.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,683.61x = 94,022,545.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,022,545.56/15,683.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.96

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