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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,449.54, 23,174.10 and 3,762.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,449.54, 23,174.10 and 3,762.86 is: 5,644.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,449.54 : 23,174.10 = 3,762.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,449.54/23,174.10 = 3,762.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,449.54x = 23,174.10 × 3,762.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,449.54x = 87,200,778.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,200,778.06/15,449.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,644.23

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