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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.68, 23,294.24 and 3,842.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.68, 23,294.24 and 3,842.90 is: 5,764.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.68 : 23,294.24 = 3,842.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.68/23,294.24 = 3,842.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.68x = 23,294.24 × 3,842.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.68x = 89,517,434.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,517,434.90/15,529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,764.28

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