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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.81, 23,269.46 and 3,826.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.81, 23,269.46 and 3,826.03 is: 5,739.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.81 : 23,269.46 = 3,826.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.81/23,269.46 = 3,826.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.81x = 23,269.46 × 3,826.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.81x = 89,029,652.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,029,652.04/15,512.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,739.11

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