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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,490.07, 23,235.03 and 3,803.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,490.07, 23,235.03 and 3,803.25 is: 5,704.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,490.07 : 23,235.03 = 3,803.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,490.07/23,235.03 = 3,803.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,490.07x = 23,235.03 × 3,803.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,490.07x = 88,368,627.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,368,627.85/15,490.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,704.86

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