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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,448.28, 23,172.26 and 3,761.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,448.28, 23,172.26 and 3,761.56 is: 5,642.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,448.28 : 23,172.26 = 3,761.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,448.28/23,172.26 = 3,761.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,448.28x = 23,172.26 × 3,761.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,448.28x = 87,163,846.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,163,846.33/15,448.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.30

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