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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,511.58, 23,266.95 and 3,824.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,511.58, 23,266.95 and 3,824.90 is: 5,737.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.58 : 23,266.95 = 3,824.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.58/23,266.95 = 3,824.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.58x = 23,266.95 × 3,824.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.58x = 88,993,757.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,993,757.06/15,511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,737.25

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