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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,662.39, 23,493.52 and 3,816.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,662.39, 23,493.52 and 3,816.03 is: 5,724.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,662.39 : 23,493.52 = 3,816.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,662.39/23,493.52 = 3,816.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,662.39x = 23,493.52 × 3,816.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,662.39x = 89,651,977.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,651,977.13/15,662.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,724.03

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