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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.92, 23,180.88 and 3,767.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.92, 23,180.88 and 3,767.12 is: 5,650.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.92 : 23,180.88 = 3,767.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.92/23,180.88 = 3,767.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.92x = 23,180.88 × 3,767.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.92x = 87,325,156.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,325,156.67/15,453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.68

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