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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.95, 23,248.22 and 3,812.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.95, 23,248.22 and 3,812.27 is: 5,718.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.95 : 23,248.22 = 3,812.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.95/23,248.22 = 3,812.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.95x = 23,248.22 × 3,812.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.95x = 88,628,356.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,628,356.36/15,498.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,718.35

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