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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,434.30, 23,151.29 and 3,747.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,434.30, 23,151.29 and 3,747.53 is: 5,621.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,434.30 : 23,151.29 = 3,747.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,434.30/23,151.29 = 3,747.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,434.30x = 23,151.29 × 3,747.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,434.30x = 86,760,192.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,760,192.95/15,434.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,621.26

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