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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.78, 23,095.17 and 3,710.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.78, 23,095.17 and 3,710.00 is: 5,564.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.78 : 23,095.17 = 3,710.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.78/23,095.17 = 3,710.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.78x = 23,095.17 × 3,710.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.78x = 85,682,965.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,682,965.22/15,396.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.99

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