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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,431.58, 23,147.37 and 3,744.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,431.58, 23,147.37 and 3,744.80 is: 5,617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,431.58 : 23,147.37 = 3,744.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,431.58/23,147.37 = 3,744.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,431.58x = 23,147.37 × 3,744.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,431.58x = 86,682,242.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,682,242.24/15,431.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,617.20

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