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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,393.92, 23,090.88 and 3,707.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,393.92, 23,090.88 and 3,707.13 is: 5,560.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,393.92 : 23,090.88 = 3,707.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,393.92/23,090.88 = 3,707.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,393.92x = 23,090.88 × 3,707.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,393.92x = 85,600,893.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,600,893.97/15,393.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.70

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