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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,681.52, 23,521.87 and 3,835.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,681.52, 23,521.87 and 3,835.27 is: 5,752.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,681.52 : 23,521.87 = 3,835.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,681.52/23,521.87 = 3,835.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,681.52x = 23,521.87 × 3,835.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,681.52x = 90,212,722.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,212,722.35/15,681.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,752.80

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