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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,608.82, 23,411.49 and 3,922.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,608.82, 23,411.49 and 3,922.07 is: 5,882.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,608.82 : 23,411.49 = 3,922.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,608.82/23,411.49 = 3,922.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,608.82x = 23,411.49 × 3,922.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,608.82x = 91,821,502.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,821,502.58/15,608.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,882.67

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