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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,530.82, 23,295.96 and 3,844.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,530.82, 23,295.96 and 3,844.01 is: 5,765.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,530.82 : 23,295.96 = 3,844.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,530.82/23,295.96 = 3,844.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,530.82x = 23,295.96 × 3,844.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,530.82x = 89,549,786.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,549,786.72/15,530.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,765.94

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