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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,448.36, 23,172.18 and 3,761.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,448.36, 23,172.18 and 3,761.68 is: 5,642.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,448.36 : 23,172.18 = 3,761.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,448.36/23,172.18 = 3,761.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,448.36x = 23,172.18 × 3,761.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,448.36x = 87,166,326.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,166,326.06/15,448.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.43

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