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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,680.52, 23,520.38 and 3,834.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,680.52, 23,520.38 and 3,834.27 is: 5,751.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,680.52 : 23,520.38 = 3,834.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,680.52/23,520.38 = 3,834.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,680.52x = 23,520.38 × 3,834.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,680.52x = 90,183,468.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,183,468.25/15,680.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,751.31

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