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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,694.39, 23,541.62 and 3,848.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,694.39, 23,541.62 and 3,848.22 is: 5,772.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,694.39 : 23,541.62 = 3,848.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,694.39/23,541.62 = 3,848.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,694.39x = 23,541.62 × 3,848.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,694.39x = 90,593,215.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,593,215.21/15,694.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,772.33

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