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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,569.82, 23,354.46 and 3,882.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,569.82, 23,354.46 and 3,882.87 is: 5,824.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,569.82 : 23,354.46 = 3,882.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,569.82/23,354.46 = 3,882.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,569.82x = 23,354.46 × 3,882.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,569.82x = 90,682,332.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,682,332.10/15,569.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,824.24

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