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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,570.44, 23,355.46 and 3,883.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,570.44, 23,355.46 and 3,883.76 is: 5,825.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,570.44 : 23,355.46 = 3,883.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,570.44/23,355.46 = 3,883.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,570.44x = 23,355.46 × 3,883.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,570.44x = 90,707,001.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,707,001.33/15,570.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,825.59

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