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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.65, 23,181.98 and 3,767.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.65, 23,181.98 and 3,767.97 is: 5,651.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.65 : 23,181.98 = 3,767.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.65/23,181.98 = 3,767.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.65x = 23,181.98 × 3,767.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.65x = 87,348,986.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,348,986.34/15,454.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,651.96

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