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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.66, 23,382.96 and 3,901.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.66, 23,382.96 and 3,901.86 is: 5,852.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.66 : 23,382.96 = 3,901.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.66/23,382.96 = 3,901.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.66x = 23,382.96 × 3,901.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.66x = 91,237,036.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,237,036.31/15,588.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,852.78

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