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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.64, 23,698.74 and 3,953.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.64, 23,698.74 and 3,953.54 is: 5,930.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.64 : 23,698.74 = 3,953.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.64/23,698.74 = 3,953.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.64x = 23,698.74 × 3,953.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.64x = 93,693,916.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,693,916.54/15,799.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,930.13

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