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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,520.44, 23,280.66 and 3,833.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,520.44, 23,280.66 and 3,833.88 is: 5,750.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,520.44 : 23,280.66 = 3,833.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,520.44/23,280.66 = 3,833.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,520.44x = 23,280.66 × 3,833.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,520.44x = 89,255,256.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,255,256.76/15,520.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,750.82

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