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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.12, 23,166.22 and 3,757.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.12, 23,166.22 and 3,757.34 is: 5,636.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.12 : 23,166.22 = 3,757.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.12/23,166.22 = 3,757.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.12x = 23,166.22 × 3,757.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.12x = 87,043,365.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,043,365.05/15,444.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.02

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