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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,451.16, 23,176.50 and 3,764.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,451.16, 23,176.50 and 3,764.36 is: 5,646.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,451.16 : 23,176.50 = 3,764.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,451.16/23,176.50 = 3,764.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,451.16x = 23,176.50 × 3,764.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,451.16x = 87,244,689.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,244,689.54/15,451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,646.48

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