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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,572.67, 23,359.28 and 3,885.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,572.67, 23,359.28 and 3,885.93 is: 5,828.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,572.67 : 23,359.28 = 3,885.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,572.67/23,359.28 = 3,885.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,572.67x = 23,359.28 × 3,885.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,572.67x = 90,772,507.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,772,507.50/15,572.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,828.96

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