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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.17, 23,094.26 and 3,709.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.17, 23,094.26 and 3,709.38 is: 5,564.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.17 : 23,094.26 = 3,709.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.17/23,094.26 = 3,709.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.17x = 23,094.26 × 3,709.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.17x = 85,665,367.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,665,367.61/15,396.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.07

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