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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,423.23, 23,134.98 and 3,736.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,423.23, 23,134.98 and 3,736.46 is: 5,604.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,423.23 : 23,134.98 = 3,736.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,423.23/23,134.98 = 3,736.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,423.23x = 23,134.98 × 3,736.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,423.23x = 86,442,927.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,442,927.37/15,423.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.72

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