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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,412.23, 23,118.48 and 3,725.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,412.23, 23,118.48 and 3,725.46 is: 5,588.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,412.23 : 23,118.48 = 3,725.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,412.23/23,118.48 = 3,725.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,412.23x = 23,118.48 × 3,725.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,412.23x = 86,126,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,126,972.50/15,412.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.22

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