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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,395.78, 23,093.67 and 3,708.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,395.78, 23,093.67 and 3,708.99 is: 5,563.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,395.78 : 23,093.67 = 3,708.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,395.78/23,093.67 = 3,708.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,395.78x = 23,093.67 × 3,708.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,395.78x = 85,654,172.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,654,172.55/15,395.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.49

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