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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,425.02, 23,137.60 and 3,738.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,425.02, 23,137.60 and 3,738.22 is: 5,607.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,425.02 : 23,137.60 = 3,738.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,425.02/23,137.60 = 3,738.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,425.02x = 23,137.60 × 3,738.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,425.02x = 86,493,439.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,493,439.07/15,425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,607.35

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