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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.95, 23,329.41 and 3,866.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.95, 23,329.41 and 3,866.17 is: 5,799.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.95 : 23,329.41 = 3,866.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.95/23,329.41 = 3,866.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.95x = 23,329.41 × 3,866.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.95x = 90,195,435.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,195,435.98/15,552.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,799.25

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