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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,749.70, 23,623.96 and 3,903.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,749.70, 23,623.96 and 3,903.52 is: 5,855.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,749.70 : 23,623.96 = 3,903.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,749.70/23,623.96 = 3,903.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,749.70x = 23,623.96 × 3,903.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,749.70x = 92,216,491.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,216,491.98/15,749.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,855.13

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