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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,709.41, 23,563.54 and 3,863.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,709.41, 23,563.54 and 3,863.23 is: 5,794.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,709.41 : 23,563.54 = 3,863.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,709.41/23,563.54 = 3,863.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,709.41x = 23,563.54 × 3,863.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,709.41x = 91,031,320.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,031,320.55/15,709.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,794.70

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