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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,570.74, 23,356.19 and 3,883.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,570.74, 23,356.19 and 3,883.95 is: 5,825.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,570.74 : 23,356.19 = 3,883.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,570.74/23,356.19 = 3,883.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,570.74x = 23,356.19 × 3,883.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,570.74x = 90,714,371.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,714,371.45/15,570.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,825.95

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