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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,586.80, 23,380.32 and 3,900.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,586.80, 23,380.32 and 3,900.06 is: 5,850.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,586.80 : 23,380.32 = 3,900.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,586.80/23,380.32 = 3,900.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,586.80x = 23,380.32 × 3,900.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,586.80x = 91,184,650.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,184,650.82/15,586.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,850.12

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