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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.49, 23,150.10 and 3,746.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.49, 23,150.10 and 3,746.72 is: 5,620.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.49 : 23,150.10 = 3,746.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.49/23,150.10 = 3,746.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.49x = 23,150.10 × 3,746.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.49x = 86,736,942.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,736,942.67/15,433.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,620.05

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