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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,492.76, 23,239.16 and 3,805.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,492.76, 23,239.16 and 3,805.98 is: 5,708.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,492.76 : 23,239.16 = 3,805.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,492.76/23,239.16 = 3,805.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,492.76x = 23,239.16 × 3,805.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,492.76x = 88,447,778.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,447,778.18/15,492.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,708.97

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