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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.70, 23,325.84 and 3,863.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.70, 23,325.84 and 3,863.84 is: 5,795.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.70 : 23,325.84 = 3,863.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.70/23,325.84 = 3,863.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.70x = 23,325.84 × 3,863.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.70x = 90,127,197.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,127,197.00/15,550.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,795.70

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