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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,427.90, 23,141.85 and 3,741.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,427.90, 23,141.85 and 3,741.11 is: 5,611.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,427.90 : 23,141.85 = 3,741.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,427.90/23,141.85 = 3,741.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,427.90x = 23,141.85 × 3,741.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,427.90x = 86,576,187.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,576,187.75/15,427.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.67

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