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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,397.52, 23,096.30 and 3,710.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,397.52, 23,096.30 and 3,710.75 is: 5,566.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,397.52 : 23,096.30 = 3,710.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,397.52/23,096.30 = 3,710.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,397.52x = 23,096.30 × 3,710.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,397.52x = 85,704,461.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,704,461.19/15,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.12

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