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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,573.33, 23,359.88 and 3,886.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,573.33, 23,359.88 and 3,886.47 is: 5,829.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573.33 : 23,359.88 = 3,886.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573.33/23,359.88 = 3,886.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573.33x = 23,359.88 × 3,886.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573.33x = 90,787,453.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,787,453.39/15,573.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.68

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