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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.34, 23,281.40 and 3,834.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.34, 23,281.40 and 3,834.26 is: 5,751.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.34 : 23,281.40 = 3,834.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.34/23,281.40 = 3,834.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.34x = 23,281.40 × 3,834.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.34x = 89,266,940.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,266,940.76/15,521.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,751.24

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