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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,569.61, 23,354.51 and 3,882.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,569.61, 23,354.51 and 3,882.83 is: 5,824.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,569.61 : 23,354.51 = 3,882.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,569.61/23,354.51 = 3,882.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,569.61x = 23,354.51 × 3,882.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,569.61x = 90,681,645.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,681,645.60/15,569.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,824.27

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