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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,383.34, 23,075.04 and 3,696.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,383.34, 23,075.04 and 3,696.54 is: 5,544.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,383.34 : 23,075.04 = 3,696.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,383.34/23,075.04 = 3,696.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,383.34x = 23,075.04 × 3,696.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,383.34x = 85,297,808.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,297,808.36/15,383.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.82

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