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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,607.26, 23,410.92 and 3,920.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,607.26, 23,410.92 and 3,920.48 is: 5,880.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,607.26 : 23,410.92 = 3,920.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,607.26/23,410.92 = 3,920.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,607.26x = 23,410.92 × 3,920.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,607.26x = 91,782,043.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,782,043.64/15,607.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,880.73

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