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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,394.67, 23,092.01 and 3,707.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,394.67, 23,092.01 and 3,707.88 is: 5,561.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,394.67 : 23,092.01 = 3,707.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,394.67/23,092.01 = 3,707.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,394.67x = 23,092.01 × 3,707.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,394.67x = 85,622,383.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,622,383.50/15,394.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.82

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