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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,422.91, 23,134.36 and 3,736.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,422.91, 23,134.36 and 3,736.13 is: 5,604.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,422.91 : 23,134.36 = 3,736.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,422.91/23,134.36 = 3,736.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,422.91x = 23,134.36 × 3,736.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,422.91x = 86,432,858.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,432,858.42/15,422.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.19

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