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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,428.07, 23,142.11 and 3,741.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,428.07, 23,142.11 and 3,741.19 is: 5,611.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,428.07 : 23,142.11 = 3,741.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,428.07/23,142.11 = 3,741.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,428.07x = 23,142.11 × 3,741.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,428.07x = 86,578,953.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,578,953.95/15,428.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.78

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