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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.62, 23,181.48 and 3,767.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.62, 23,181.48 and 3,767.67 is: 5,651.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.62 : 23,181.48 = 3,767.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.62/23,181.48 = 3,767.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.62x = 23,181.48 × 3,767.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.62x = 87,340,166.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,340,166.75/15,454.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,651.40

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