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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,573.33, 23,360.04 and 3,886.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,573.33, 23,360.04 and 3,886.54 is: 5,829.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573.33 : 23,360.04 = 3,886.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573.33/23,360.04 = 3,886.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573.33x = 23,360.04 × 3,886.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573.33x = 90,789,671.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,789,671.46/15,573.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.82

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