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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,448.10, 23,172.17 and 3,761.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,448.10, 23,172.17 and 3,761.30 is: 5,641.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,448.10 : 23,172.17 = 3,761.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,448.10/23,172.17 = 3,761.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,448.10x = 23,172.17 × 3,761.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,448.10x = 87,157,522.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,157,522.14/15,448.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,641.96

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