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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.63, 23,332.03 and 3,867.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.63, 23,332.03 and 3,867.85 is: 5,801.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.63 : 23,332.03 = 3,867.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.63/23,332.03 = 3,867.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.63x = 23,332.03 × 3,867.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.63x = 90,244,702.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,244,702.24/15,554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,801.79

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