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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.93, 23,332.39 and 3,868.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.93, 23,332.39 and 3,868.15 is: 5,802.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.93 : 23,332.39 = 3,868.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.93/23,332.39 = 3,868.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.93x = 23,332.39 × 3,868.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.93x = 90,253,184.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,253,184.38/15,554.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,802.22

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