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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,503.94, 23,255.72 and 3,817.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,503.94, 23,255.72 and 3,817.26 is: 5,725.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,503.94 : 23,255.72 = 3,817.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,503.94/23,255.72 = 3,817.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,503.94x = 23,255.72 × 3,817.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,503.94x = 88,773,129.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,773,129.73/15,503.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,725.84

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