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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,405.76, 23,108.59 and 3,718.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,405.76, 23,108.59 and 3,718.98 is: 5,578.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,405.76 : 23,108.59 = 3,718.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,405.76/23,108.59 = 3,718.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,405.76x = 23,108.59 × 3,718.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,405.76x = 85,940,388.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,940,388.69/15,405.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,578.46

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