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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.19, 23,166.09 and 3,757.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.19, 23,166.09 and 3,757.42 is: 5,636.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.19 : 23,166.09 = 3,757.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.19/23,166.09 = 3,757.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.19x = 23,166.09 × 3,757.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.19x = 87,044,729.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,044,729.89/15,444.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.08

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