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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.58, 23,495.46 and 3,817.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.58, 23,495.46 and 3,817.33 is: 5,726.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.58 : 23,495.46 = 3,817.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.58/23,495.46 = 3,817.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.58x = 23,495.46 × 3,817.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.58x = 89,689,924.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,689,924.32/15,663.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,726.02

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