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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,450.10, 23,174.96 and 3,763.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,450.10, 23,174.96 and 3,763.42 is: 5,645.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,450.10 : 23,174.96 = 3,763.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,450.10/23,174.96 = 3,763.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,450.10x = 23,174.96 × 3,763.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,450.10x = 87,217,107.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,217,107.96/15,450.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,645.08

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