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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,448.69, 23,172.93 and 3,761.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,448.69, 23,172.93 and 3,761.92 is: 5,642.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,448.69 : 23,172.93 = 3,761.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,448.69/23,172.93 = 3,761.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,448.69x = 23,172.93 × 3,761.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,448.69x = 87,174,708.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,174,708.83/15,448.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.85

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