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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,398.28, 23,097.42 and 3,711.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,398.28, 23,097.42 and 3,711.50 is: 5,567.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,398.28 : 23,097.42 = 3,711.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,398.28/23,097.42 = 3,711.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,398.28x = 23,097.42 × 3,711.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,398.28x = 85,726,074.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,726,074.33/15,398.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,567.25

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