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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,395.66, 23,093.50 and 3,708.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,395.66, 23,093.50 and 3,708.89 is: 5,563.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,395.66 : 23,093.50 = 3,708.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,395.66/23,093.50 = 3,708.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,395.66x = 23,093.50 × 3,708.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,395.66x = 85,651,251.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,651,251.22/15,395.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.34

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