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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,441.68, 23,162.35 and 3,754.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,441.68, 23,162.35 and 3,754.91 is: 5,632.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,441.68 : 23,162.35 = 3,754.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,441.68/23,162.35 = 3,754.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,441.68x = 23,162.35 × 3,754.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,441.68x = 86,972,539.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,972,539.64/15,441.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.32

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