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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,493.44, 23,240.16 and 3,806.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,493.44, 23,240.16 and 3,806.88 is: 5,710.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,493.44 : 23,240.16 = 3,806.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,493.44/23,240.16 = 3,806.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,493.44x = 23,240.16 × 3,806.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,493.44x = 88,472,500.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,472,500.30/15,493.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,710.32

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