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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.08, 23,267.70 and 3,825.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.08, 23,267.70 and 3,825.40 is: 5,738.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.08 : 23,267.70 = 3,825.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.08/23,267.70 = 3,825.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.08x = 23,267.70 × 3,825.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.08x = 89,008,259.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,008,259.58/15,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,738.00

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