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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,483.56, 23,225.77 and 3,796.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,483.56, 23,225.77 and 3,796.76 is: 5,695.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,483.56 : 23,225.77 = 3,796.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,483.56/23,225.77 = 3,796.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,483.56x = 23,225.77 × 3,796.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,483.56x = 88,182,674.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,182,674.51/15,483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,695.25

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