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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,395.52, 23,093.31 and 3,708.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,395.52, 23,093.31 and 3,708.75 is: 5,563.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,395.52 : 23,093.31 = 3,708.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,395.52/23,093.31 = 3,708.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,395.52x = 23,093.31 × 3,708.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,395.52x = 85,647,313.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,647,313.46/15,395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.13

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