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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,438.83, 23,158.04 and 3,752.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,438.83, 23,158.04 and 3,752.06 is: 5,628.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,438.83 : 23,158.04 = 3,752.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,438.83/23,158.04 = 3,752.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,438.83x = 23,158.04 × 3,752.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,438.83x = 86,890,221.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,890,221.01/15,438.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,628.03

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