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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.56, 23,269.08 and 3,825.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.56, 23,269.08 and 3,825.79 is: 5,738.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.56 : 23,269.08 = 3,825.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.56/23,269.08 = 3,825.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.56x = 23,269.08 × 3,825.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.56x = 89,022,613.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,022,613.57/15,512.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,738.74

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