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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,399.44, 23,099.12 and 3,712.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,399.44, 23,099.12 and 3,712.66 is: 5,568.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,399.44 : 23,099.12 = 3,712.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,399.44/23,099.12 = 3,712.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,399.44x = 23,099.12 × 3,712.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,399.44x = 85,759,202.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,759,202.32/15,399.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.98

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