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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.94, 23,254.22 and 3,816.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.94, 23,254.22 and 3,816.26 is: 5,724.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.94 : 23,254.22 = 3,816.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.94/23,254.22 = 3,816.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.94x = 23,254.22 × 3,816.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.94x = 88,744,149.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,744,149.62/15,502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,724.34

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