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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.84, 23,300.76 and 3,847.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.84, 23,300.76 and 3,847.07 is: 5,770.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.84 : 23,300.76 = 3,847.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.84/23,300.76 = 3,847.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.84x = 23,300.76 × 3,847.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.84x = 89,639,538.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,639,538.27/15,533.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,770.60

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