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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.08, 23,166.14 and 3,757.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.08, 23,166.14 and 3,757.30 is: 5,635.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.08 : 23,166.14 = 3,757.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.08/23,166.14 = 3,757.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.08x = 23,166.14 × 3,757.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.08x = 87,042,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,042,061.12/15,444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,635.95

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