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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,411.62, 23,117.43 and 3,724.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,411.62, 23,117.43 and 3,724.84 is: 5,587.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,411.62 : 23,117.43 = 3,724.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,411.62/23,117.43 = 3,724.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,411.62x = 23,117.43 × 3,724.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,411.62x = 86,108,612.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,108,612.37/15,411.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,587.25

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