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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,414.76, 23,122.06 and 3,727.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,414.76, 23,122.06 and 3,727.97 is: 5,591.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,414.76 : 23,122.06 = 3,727.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,414.76/23,122.06 = 3,727.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,414.76x = 23,122.06 × 3,727.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,414.76x = 86,198,437.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,198,437.86/15,414.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,591.94

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