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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.92, 23,325.89 and 3,864.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.92, 23,325.89 and 3,864.11 is: 5,796.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.92 : 23,325.89 = 3,864.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.92/23,325.89 = 3,864.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.92x = 23,325.89 × 3,864.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.92x = 90,133,668.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,133,668.86/15,550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,796.03

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