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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.44, 23,286.43 and 3,837.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.44, 23,286.43 and 3,837.66 is: 5,756.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.44 : 23,286.43 = 3,837.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.44/23,286.43 = 3,837.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.44x = 23,286.43 × 3,837.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.44x = 89,365,400.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,365,400.95/15,524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,756.43

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