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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,395.91, 23,093.87 and 3,709.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,395.91, 23,093.87 and 3,709.13 is: 5,563.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,395.91 : 23,093.87 = 3,709.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,395.91/23,093.87 = 3,709.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,395.91x = 23,093.87 × 3,709.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,395.91x = 85,658,032.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,658,032.02/15,395.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.69

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