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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,383.35, 23,075.02 and 3,696.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,383.35, 23,075.02 and 3,696.57 is: 5,544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,383.35 : 23,075.02 = 3,696.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,383.35/23,075.02 = 3,696.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,383.35x = 23,075.02 × 3,696.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,383.35x = 85,298,337.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,298,337.68/15,383.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.85

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