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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.55, 23,294.04 and 3,842.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.55, 23,294.04 and 3,842.77 is: 5,764.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.55 : 23,294.04 = 3,842.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.55/23,294.04 = 3,842.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.55x = 23,294.04 × 3,842.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.55x = 89,513,638.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,513,638.09/15,529.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,764.08

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