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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,492.03, 23,238.06 and 3,805.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,492.03, 23,238.06 and 3,805.25 is: 5,707.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,492.03 : 23,238.06 = 3,805.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,492.03/23,238.06 = 3,805.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,492.03x = 23,238.06 × 3,805.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,492.03x = 88,426,511.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,426,511.62/15,492.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,707.87

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