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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,421.64, 23,132.38 and 3,734.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,421.64, 23,132.38 and 3,734.86 is: 5,602.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,421.64 : 23,132.38 = 3,734.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,421.64/23,132.38 = 3,734.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,421.64x = 23,132.38 × 3,734.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,421.64x = 86,396,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,396,142.94/15,421.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.27

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