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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,397.70, 23,096.34 and 3,710.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,397.70, 23,096.34 and 3,710.81 is: 5,566.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,397.70 : 23,096.34 = 3,710.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,397.70/23,096.34 = 3,710.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,397.70x = 23,096.34 × 3,710.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,397.70x = 85,706,187.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,706,187.18/15,397.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.17

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