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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.08, 23,365.62 and 3,890.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.08, 23,365.62 and 3,890.28 is: 5,835.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.08 : 23,365.62 = 3,890.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.08/23,365.62 = 3,890.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.08x = 23,365.62 × 3,890.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.08x = 90,898,804.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,898,804.17/15,577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,835.42

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