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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,423.48, 23,135.36 and 3,736.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,423.48, 23,135.36 and 3,736.71 is: 5,605.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,423.48 : 23,135.36 = 3,736.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,423.48/23,135.36 = 3,736.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,423.48x = 23,135.36 × 3,736.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,423.48x = 86,450,112.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,450,112.38/15,423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.10

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