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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,425.36, 23,138.08 and 3,738.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,425.36, 23,138.08 and 3,738.56 is: 5,607.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,425.36 : 23,138.08 = 3,738.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,425.36/23,138.08 = 3,738.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,425.36x = 23,138.08 × 3,738.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,425.36x = 86,503,100.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,503,100.36/15,425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,607.85

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