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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,451.04, 23,176.58 and 3,764.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,451.04, 23,176.58 and 3,764.27 is: 5,646.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,451.04 : 23,176.58 = 3,764.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,451.04/23,176.58 = 3,764.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,451.04x = 23,176.58 × 3,764.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,451.04x = 87,242,943.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,242,943.92/15,451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,646.41

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