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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,483.72, 23,225.54 and 3,796.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,483.72, 23,225.54 and 3,796.82 is: 5,695.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,483.72 : 23,225.54 = 3,796.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,483.72/23,225.54 = 3,796.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,483.72x = 23,225.54 × 3,796.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,483.72x = 88,183,194.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,183,194.78/15,483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,695.22

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