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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,432.13, 23,148.10 and 3,745.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,432.13, 23,148.10 and 3,745.27 is: 5,617.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,432.13 : 23,148.10 = 3,745.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,432.13/23,148.10 = 3,745.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,432.13x = 23,148.10 × 3,745.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,432.13x = 86,695,884.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,695,884.49/15,432.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,617.88

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