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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,531.68, 23,297.24 and 3,844.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,531.68, 23,297.24 and 3,844.90 is: 5,767.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,531.68 : 23,297.24 = 3,844.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,531.68/23,297.24 = 3,844.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,531.68x = 23,297.24 × 3,844.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,531.68x = 89,575,558.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,575,558.08/15,531.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,767.28

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