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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.26, 23,303.06 and 3,848.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.26, 23,303.06 and 3,848.58 is: 5,772.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.26 : 23,303.06 = 3,848.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.26/23,303.06 = 3,848.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.26x = 23,303.06 × 3,848.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.26x = 89,683,690.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,683,690.65/15,535.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,772.91

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