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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,519.44, 23,279.16 and 3,832.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,519.44, 23,279.16 and 3,832.88 is: 5,749.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,519.44 : 23,279.16 = 3,832.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,519.44/23,279.16 = 3,832.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,519.44x = 23,279.16 × 3,832.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,519.44x = 89,226,226.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,226,226.78/15,519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,749.32

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