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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,410.99, 23,116.49 and 3,724.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,410.99, 23,116.49 and 3,724.21 is: 5,586.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,410.99 : 23,116.49 = 3,724.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,410.99/23,116.49 = 3,724.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,410.99x = 23,116.49 × 3,724.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,410.99x = 86,090,663.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,090,663.22/15,410.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,586.32

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