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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,546.68, 23,320.02 and 3,859.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,546.68, 23,320.02 and 3,859.90 is: 5,789.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,546.68 : 23,320.02 = 3,859.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,546.68/23,320.02 = 3,859.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,546.68x = 23,320.02 × 3,859.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,546.68x = 90,012,855.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,012,855.12/15,546.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,789.84

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