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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,807.44, 23,710.61 and 3,961.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,807.44, 23,710.61 and 3,961.32 is: 5,941.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,807.44 : 23,710.61 = 3,961.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,807.44/23,710.61 = 3,961.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,807.44x = 23,710.61 × 3,961.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,807.44x = 93,925,367.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,925,367.97/15,807.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,941.84

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