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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,659, 65,488.50 and 15,957

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,659, 65,488.50 and 15,957 is: 23,935.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,659 : 65,488.50 = 15,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,659/65,488.50 = 15,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,659x = 65,488.50 × 15,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,659x = 1,044,999,994.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,999,994.50/43,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,935.50

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