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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.84, 23,180.52 and 3,767.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.84, 23,180.52 and 3,767.04 is: 5,650.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.84 : 23,180.52 = 3,767.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.84/23,180.52 = 3,767.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.84x = 23,180.52 × 3,767.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.84x = 87,321,946.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,321,946.06/15,453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.50

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