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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,416.66, 23,125.06 and 3,729.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,416.66, 23,125.06 and 3,729.90 is: 5,594.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,416.66 : 23,125.06 = 3,729.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,416.66/23,125.06 = 3,729.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,416.66x = 23,125.06 × 3,729.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,416.66x = 86,254,161.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,254,161.29/15,416.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,594.87

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