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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,445.12, 23,167.72 and 3,758.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,445.12, 23,167.72 and 3,758.34 is: 5,637.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,445.12 : 23,167.72 = 3,758.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,445.12/23,167.72 = 3,758.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,445.12x = 23,167.72 × 3,758.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,445.12x = 87,072,168.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,072,168.78/15,445.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,637.52

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