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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.70, 23,150.34 and 3,747.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.70, 23,150.34 and 3,747.02 is: 5,620.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.70 : 23,150.34 = 3,747.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.70/23,150.34 = 3,747.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.70x = 23,150.34 × 3,747.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.70x = 86,744,671.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,744,671.24/15,433.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,620.47

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