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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,426.68, 23,139.99 and 3,739.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,426.68, 23,139.99 and 3,739.88 is: 5,609.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,426.68 : 23,139.99 = 3,739.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,426.68/23,139.99 = 3,739.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,426.68x = 23,139.99 × 3,739.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,426.68x = 86,540,670.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,540,670.10/15,426.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,609.81

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