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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,441.52, 23,162.08 and 3,754.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,441.52, 23,162.08 and 3,754.76 is: 5,632.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,441.52 : 23,162.08 = 3,754.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,441.52/23,162.08 = 3,754.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,441.52x = 23,162.08 × 3,754.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,441.52x = 86,968,051.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,968,051.50/15,441.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.09

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