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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.69, 23,286.81 and 3,837.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.69, 23,286.81 and 3,837.91 is: 5,756.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.69 : 23,286.81 = 3,837.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.69/23,286.81 = 3,837.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.69x = 23,286.81 × 3,837.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.69x = 89,372,545.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,372,545.34/15,524.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,756.80

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