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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,448.25, 23,171.92 and 3,761.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,448.25, 23,171.92 and 3,761.30 is: 5,641.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,448.25 : 23,171.92 = 3,761.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,448.25/23,171.92 = 3,761.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,448.25x = 23,171.92 × 3,761.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,448.25x = 87,156,417.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,156,417.43/15,448.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,641.83

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