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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.36, 23,652.18 and 3,922.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.36, 23,652.18 and 3,922.08 is: 5,883.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.36 : 23,652.18 = 3,922.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.36/23,652.18 = 3,922.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.36x = 23,652.18 × 3,922.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.36x = 92,765,742.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,765,742.13/15,768.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,883.03

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