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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.41, 23,094.62 and 3,709.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.41, 23,094.62 and 3,709.63 is: 5,564.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.41 : 23,094.62 = 3,709.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.41/23,094.62 = 3,709.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.41x = 23,094.62 × 3,709.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.41x = 85,672,361.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,672,361.17/15,396.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.44

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