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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.68, 23,292.74 and 3,841.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.68, 23,292.74 and 3,841.89 is: 5,762.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.68 : 23,292.74 = 3,841.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.68/23,292.74 = 3,841.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.68x = 23,292.74 × 3,841.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.68x = 89,488,144.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,488,144.88/15,528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,762.77

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