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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.98, 23,332.48 and 3,868.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.98, 23,332.48 and 3,868.19 is: 5,802.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.98 : 23,332.48 = 3,868.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.98/23,332.48 = 3,868.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.98x = 23,332.48 × 3,868.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.98x = 90,254,514.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,254,514.47/15,554.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,802.29

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