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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,413.45, 23,119.97 and 3,726.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,413.45, 23,119.97 and 3,726.59 is: 5,589.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,413.45 : 23,119.97 = 3,726.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,413.45/23,119.97 = 3,726.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,413.45x = 23,119.97 × 3,726.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,413.45x = 86,158,514.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,158,514.77/15,413.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,589.83

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