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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,509.99, 23,264.67 and 3,823.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,509.99, 23,264.67 and 3,823.31 is: 5,734.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,509.99 : 23,264.67 = 3,823.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,509.99/23,264.67 = 3,823.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,509.99x = 23,264.67 × 3,823.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,509.99x = 88,948,045.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,948,045.46/15,509.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,734.89

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