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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,511.81, 23,267.96 and 3,825.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,511.81, 23,267.96 and 3,825.03 is: 5,737.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.81 : 23,267.96 = 3,825.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.81/23,267.96 = 3,825.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.81x = 23,267.96 × 3,825.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.81x = 89,000,645.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,000,645.04/15,511.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,737.61

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