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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,399.70, 23,099.34 and 3,712.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,399.70, 23,099.34 and 3,712.82 is: 5,569.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,399.70 : 23,099.34 = 3,712.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,399.70/23,099.34 = 3,712.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,399.70x = 23,099.34 × 3,712.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,399.70x = 85,763,691.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,763,691.54/15,399.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.18

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