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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,442.08, 23,162.91 and 3,755.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,442.08, 23,162.91 and 3,755.26 is: 5,632.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,442.08 : 23,162.91 = 3,755.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,442.08/23,162.91 = 3,755.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,442.08x = 23,162.91 × 3,755.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,442.08x = 86,982,749.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,982,749.41/15,442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.84

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