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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,451.74, 23,177.34 and 3,765.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,451.74, 23,177.34 and 3,765.06 is: 5,647.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,451.74 : 23,177.34 = 3,765.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,451.74/23,177.34 = 3,765.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,451.74x = 23,177.34 × 3,765.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,451.74x = 87,264,075.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,264,075.74/15,451.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,647.52

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