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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,499.96, 23,249.78 and 3,813.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,499.96, 23,249.78 and 3,813.18 is: 5,719.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,499.96 : 23,249.78 = 3,813.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,499.96/23,249.78 = 3,813.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,499.96x = 23,249.78 × 3,813.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,499.96x = 88,655,525.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,655,525.60/15,499.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,719.73

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