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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.45, 23,094.67 and 3,709.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.45, 23,094.67 and 3,709.67 is: 5,564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.45 : 23,094.67 = 3,709.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.45/23,094.67 = 3,709.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.45x = 23,094.67 × 3,709.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.45x = 85,673,486.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,673,486.67/15,396.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.50

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