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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,435.06, 23,152.41 and 3,748.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,435.06, 23,152.41 and 3,748.29 is: 5,622.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,435.06 : 23,152.41 = 3,748.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,435.06/23,152.41 = 3,748.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,435.06x = 23,152.41 × 3,748.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,435.06x = 86,781,831.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,781,831.12/15,435.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,622.39

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