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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,412.99, 23,119.49 and 3,726.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,412.99, 23,119.49 and 3,726.21 is: 5,589.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,412.99 : 23,119.49 = 3,726.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,412.99/23,119.49 = 3,726.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,412.99x = 23,119.49 × 3,726.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,412.99x = 86,148,074.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,148,074.83/15,412.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,589.32

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