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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.07, 23,304.51 and 3,849.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.07, 23,304.51 and 3,849.12 is: 5,773.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.07 : 23,304.51 = 3,849.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.07/23,304.51 = 3,849.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.07x = 23,304.51 × 3,849.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.07x = 89,701,855.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,701,855.53/15,536.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,773.78

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