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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,610.38, 23,413.77 and 3,922.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,610.38, 23,413.77 and 3,922.71 is: 5,883.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,610.38 : 23,413.77 = 3,922.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,610.38/23,413.77 = 3,922.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,610.38x = 23,413.77 × 3,922.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,610.38x = 91,845,429.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,845,429.72/15,610.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,883.61

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