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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,567.02, 23,350.52 and 3,880.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,567.02, 23,350.52 and 3,880.25 is: 5,820.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,567.02 : 23,350.52 = 3,880.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,567.02/23,350.52 = 3,880.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,567.02x = 23,350.52 × 3,880.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,567.02x = 90,605,748.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,605,748.18/15,567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,820.37

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