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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,427.46, 23,141.26 and 3,740.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,427.46, 23,141.26 and 3,740.67 is: 5,611.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,427.46 : 23,141.26 = 3,740.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,427.46/23,141.26 = 3,740.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,427.46x = 23,141.26 × 3,740.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,427.46x = 86,563,807.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,563,807.69/15,427.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.02

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