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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,423.27, 23,134.97 and 3,736.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,423.27, 23,134.97 and 3,736.47 is: 5,604.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,423.27 : 23,134.97 = 3,736.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,423.27/23,134.97 = 3,736.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,423.27x = 23,134.97 × 3,736.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,423.27x = 86,443,102.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,443,102.67/15,423.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.72

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