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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,649.38, 23,474.08 and 3,803.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,649.38, 23,474.08 and 3,803.16 is: 5,704.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,649.38 : 23,474.08 = 3,803.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,649.38/23,474.08 = 3,803.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,649.38x = 23,474.08 × 3,803.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,649.38x = 89,275,682.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,275,682.09/15,649.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,704.74

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