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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,428.21, 23,142.38 and 3,741.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,428.21, 23,142.38 and 3,741.42 is: 5,612.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,428.21 : 23,142.38 = 3,741.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,428.21/23,142.38 = 3,741.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,428.21x = 23,142.38 × 3,741.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,428.21x = 86,585,344.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,585,344.67/15,428.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.15

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