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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,530.91, 23,296.36 and 3,844.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,530.91, 23,296.36 and 3,844.13 is: 5,766.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,530.91 : 23,296.36 = 3,844.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,530.91/23,296.36 = 3,844.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,530.91x = 23,296.36 × 3,844.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,530.91x = 89,554,117.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,554,117.48/15,530.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,766.19

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