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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.91, 23,095.37 and 3,710.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.91, 23,095.37 and 3,710.14 is: 5,565.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.91 : 23,095.37 = 3,710.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.91/23,095.37 = 3,710.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.91x = 23,095.37 × 3,710.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.91x = 85,687,007.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,687,007.59/15,396.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.21

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