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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,392.41, 23,088.62 and 3,705.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,392.41, 23,088.62 and 3,705.63 is: 5,558.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,392.41 : 23,088.62 = 3,705.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,392.41/23,088.62 = 3,705.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,392.41x = 23,088.62 × 3,705.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,392.41x = 85,557,805.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,557,805.61/15,392.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.44

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