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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,437.51, 23,156.33 and 3,750.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,437.51, 23,156.33 and 3,750.73 is: 5,626.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,437.51 : 23,156.33 = 3,750.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,437.51/23,156.33 = 3,750.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,437.51x = 23,156.33 × 3,750.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,437.51x = 86,853,141.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,853,141.62/15,437.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.11

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