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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,409.66, 23,114.54 and 3,722.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,409.66, 23,114.54 and 3,722.88 is: 5,584.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,409.66 : 23,114.54 = 3,722.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,409.66/23,114.54 = 3,722.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,409.66x = 23,114.54 × 3,722.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,409.66x = 86,052,658.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,052,658.68/15,409.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,584.33

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