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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,429.50, 23,144.26 and 3,742.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,429.50, 23,144.26 and 3,742.72 is: 5,614.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,429.50 : 23,144.26 = 3,742.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,429.50/23,144.26 = 3,742.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,429.50x = 23,144.26 × 3,742.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,429.50x = 86,622,484.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,622,484.79/15,429.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.08

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