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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,508.11, 23,262.18 and 3,821.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,508.11, 23,262.18 and 3,821.33 is: 5,732.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,508.11 : 23,262.18 = 3,821.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,508.11/23,262.18 = 3,821.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,508.11x = 23,262.18 × 3,821.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,508.11x = 88,892,466.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,892,466.30/15,508.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,732.00

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