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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.33, 23,268.08 and 3,825.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.33, 23,268.08 and 3,825.65 is: 5,738.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.33 : 23,268.08 = 3,825.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.33/23,268.08 = 3,825.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.33x = 23,268.08 × 3,825.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.33x = 89,015,511.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,015,511.12/15,512.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,738.37

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