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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,561.95, 23,342.72 and 3,875.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,561.95, 23,342.72 and 3,875.27 is: 5,812.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,561.95 : 23,342.72 = 3,875.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,561.95/23,342.72 = 3,875.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,561.95x = 23,342.72 × 3,875.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,561.95x = 90,459,206.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,459,206.44/15,561.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,812.85

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