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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,441.69, 23,162.54 and 3,754.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,441.69, 23,162.54 and 3,754.88 is: 5,632.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,441.69 : 23,162.54 = 3,754.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,441.69/23,162.54 = 3,754.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,441.69x = 23,162.54 × 3,754.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,441.69x = 86,972,423.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,972,423.61/15,441.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.31

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