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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,446.28, 23,169.28 and 3,759.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,446.28, 23,169.28 and 3,759.52 is: 5,639.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,446.28 : 23,169.28 = 3,759.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,446.28/23,169.28 = 3,759.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,446.28x = 23,169.28 × 3,759.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,446.28x = 87,105,371.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,105,371.55/15,446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,639.25

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