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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,440.26, 23,160.33 and 3,753.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,440.26, 23,160.33 and 3,753.47 is: 5,630.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,440.26 : 23,160.33 = 3,753.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,440.26/23,160.33 = 3,753.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,440.26x = 23,160.33 × 3,753.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,440.26x = 86,931,603.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,931,603.85/15,440.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,630.19

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