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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,395.41, 23,093.12 and 3,708.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,395.41, 23,093.12 and 3,708.63 is: 5,562.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,395.41 : 23,093.12 = 3,708.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,395.41/23,093.12 = 3,708.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,395.41x = 23,093.12 × 3,708.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,395.41x = 85,643,837.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,643,837.63/15,395.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.95

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