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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,611.46, 23,417.22 and 3,924.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,611.46, 23,417.22 and 3,924.24 is: 5,886.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,611.46 : 23,417.22 = 3,924.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,611.46/23,417.22 = 3,924.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,611.46x = 23,417.22 × 3,924.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,611.46x = 91,894,791.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,894,791.41/15,611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,886.37

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