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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.05, 23,165.91 and 3,757.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.05, 23,165.91 and 3,757.28 is: 5,635.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.05 : 23,165.91 = 3,757.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.05/23,165.91 = 3,757.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.05x = 23,165.91 × 3,757.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.05x = 87,040,868.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,040,868.24/15,444.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,635.88

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