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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.52, 23,166.60 and 3,757.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.52, 23,166.60 and 3,757.76 is: 5,636.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.52 : 23,166.60 = 3,757.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.52/23,166.60 = 3,757.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.52x = 23,166.60 × 3,757.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.52x = 87,054,522.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,054,522.82/15,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.60

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