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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.52, 23,136.84 and 3,737.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.52, 23,136.84 and 3,737.72 is: 5,606.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.52 : 23,136.84 = 3,737.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.52/23,136.84 = 3,737.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.52x = 23,136.84 × 3,737.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.52x = 86,479,029.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,479,029.60/15,424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,606.59

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