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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,540.56, 23,310.52 and 3,853.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,540.56, 23,310.52 and 3,853.64 is: 5,780.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,540.56 : 23,310.52 = 3,853.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,540.56/23,310.52 = 3,853.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,540.56x = 23,310.52 × 3,853.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,540.56x = 89,830,352.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,830,352.29/15,540.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,780.38

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