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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.09, 23,304.14 and 3,849.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.09, 23,304.14 and 3,849.32 is: 5,773.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.09 : 23,304.14 = 3,849.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.09/23,304.14 = 3,849.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.09x = 23,304.14 × 3,849.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.09x = 89,704,956.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,704,956.42/15,536.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,773.97

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