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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,399.95, 23,099.72 and 3,713.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,399.95, 23,099.72 and 3,713.07 is: 5,569.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,399.95 : 23,099.72 = 3,713.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,399.95/23,099.72 = 3,713.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,399.95x = 23,099.72 × 3,713.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,399.95x = 85,770,858.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,770,858.78/15,399.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.56

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