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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,570.86, 23,356.38 and 3,884.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,570.86, 23,356.38 and 3,884.09 is: 5,826.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,570.86 : 23,356.38 = 3,884.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,570.86/23,356.38 = 3,884.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,570.86x = 23,356.38 × 3,884.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,570.86x = 90,718,165.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,718,165.21/15,570.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,826.15

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