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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,348.68, 23,022.92 and 3,950.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,348.68, 23,022.92 and 3,950.58 is: 5,925.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,348.68 : 23,022.92 = 3,950.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,348.68/23,022.92 = 3,950.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,348.68x = 23,022.92 × 3,950.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,348.68x = 90,953,887.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,953,887.29/15,348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,925.84

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