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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.50, 23,294.43 and 3,842.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.50, 23,294.43 and 3,842.82 is: 5,764.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.50 : 23,294.43 = 3,842.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.50/23,294.43 = 3,842.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.50x = 23,294.43 × 3,842.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.50x = 89,516,301.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,516,301.49/15,529.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,764.27

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