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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,511.39, 23,266.87 and 3,824.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,511.39, 23,266.87 and 3,824.65 is: 5,736.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.39 : 23,266.87 = 3,824.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.39/23,266.87 = 3,824.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.39x = 23,266.87 × 3,824.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.39x = 88,987,634.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,987,634.35/15,511.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,736.92

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