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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.07, 23,135.88 and 3,737.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.07, 23,135.88 and 3,737.21 is: 5,605.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.07 : 23,135.88 = 3,737.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.07/23,135.88 = 3,737.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.07x = 23,135.88 × 3,737.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.07x = 86,463,642.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,463,642.09/15,424.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.76

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