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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,531.57, 23,297.09 and 3,844.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,531.57, 23,297.09 and 3,844.76 is: 5,767.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,531.57 : 23,297.09 = 3,844.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,531.57/23,297.09 = 3,844.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,531.57x = 23,297.09 × 3,844.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,531.57x = 89,571,584.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,571,584.04/15,531.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,767.07

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