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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,488.97, 23,233.69 and 3,802.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,488.97, 23,233.69 and 3,802.19 is: 5,703.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,488.97 : 23,233.69 = 3,802.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,488.97/23,233.69 = 3,802.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,488.97x = 23,233.69 × 3,802.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,488.97x = 88,338,901.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,338,901.67/15,488.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,703.34

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