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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.69, 23,292.81 and 3,841.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.69, 23,292.81 and 3,841.92 is: 5,762.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.69 : 23,292.81 = 3,841.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.69/23,292.81 = 3,841.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.69x = 23,292.81 × 3,841.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.69x = 89,489,112.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,489,112.60/15,528.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,762.82

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