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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,672.58, 23,508.87 and 3,826.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,672.58, 23,508.87 and 3,826.33 is: 5,739.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672.58 : 23,508.87 = 3,826.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672.58/23,508.87 = 3,826.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672.58x = 23,508.87 × 3,826.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672.58x = 89,952,694.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,952,694.55/15,672.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,739.50

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