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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,416.81, 23,125.26 and 3,730.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,416.81, 23,125.26 and 3,730.01 is: 5,595.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,416.81 : 23,125.26 = 3,730.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,416.81/23,125.26 = 3,730.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,416.81x = 23,125.26 × 3,730.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,416.81x = 86,257,432.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,257,432.40/15,416.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.02

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