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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,509.08, 23,263.62 and 3,822.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,509.08, 23,263.62 and 3,822.30 is: 5,733.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,509.08 : 23,263.62 = 3,822.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,509.08/23,263.62 = 3,822.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,509.08x = 23,263.62 × 3,822.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,509.08x = 88,920,534.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,920,534.73/15,509.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,733.45

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