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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.69, 23,165.34 and 3,756.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.69, 23,165.34 and 3,756.92 is: 5,635.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.69 : 23,165.34 = 3,756.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.69/23,165.34 = 3,756.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.69x = 23,165.34 × 3,756.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.69x = 87,030,213.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,030,213.33/15,443.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,635.33

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